This might very well be the future of the computer mouse. The Space Navigator will let you pan, zoom, rotate and do all kinds of stuff that you can’t do with your typical mouse. The idea is that through pressure sensing technology, it will allow the controller cap to become a virtual extension of the user.

You can push, pull, twist or tilt the cap to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate 3D imagery. When you increase pressure it will go fast and when pressure is decreased you can make fine intricate adjustments. This is particularly good for architects and artists. It’s only $59 for educational use, but if you want to spend $99, it comes comes with an unlimited use license for commercial purposes, as well as full phone, email and online support. Check out a video here.

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