# Dual Orb Peripherals The 'Lumiquitous' Acts as both a Keyboard and Mouse at once By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-and-mouse References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/08/02/the-virtual-keyboard-has-arrived/) & [keyboyart.blogspot](http://keyboyart.blogspot.ca/2013/03/new-creation-lumiquitous-kinds-be-brave.html) The 'Lumiquitous' mouse system compacts your keyboard and mouse into two palm-sized orbs. Lumiquitous allows you to type and navigate your computer without moving your hands from the orbs. The devices [project a keyboard onto your desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumo-x700) so that you can type on any surface. If you want to move your cursor, all you have to do is shift one of the orbs. As a result, you can type in whatever position makes you the most comfortable. The mouse system works by using motion sensors coupled with a laser projector and optical sensor. The motion sensors detect your finger movements to allow you to type. In order to let you see the keys, the projector displays a keyboard on the surface in front of it. The optical sensor on the bottom of the Lumiquitous senses movement to operate your cursor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual Orb Peripherals:** The trend of combining multiple input devices into one compact system. - **Projection Keyboards:** The trend of projecting virtual keyboards onto any surface for typing convenience. - **Motion-based Input:** The trend of using motion sensors and optical sensors for hands-free computer navigation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can capitalize on the demand for compact and versatile input devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities in developing innovative peripherals that enhance user comfort. - **User Interface Design:** The user interface design industry can incorporate motion-based input technologies to create more intuitive and ergonomic interfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Sci-Fi Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keysme-lunar-02.md) - [Gesture Control Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clvx-1-keyboard.md) - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md) - [Nano-Sized Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livaro-tech-nanoflow-i2-air.md) - [Remote Presentation Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-finger-mouse.md) - [Wearable Ring-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ring-mouse.md) - [Unified Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-id360-touchstone.md) - [Unified Input Mouse Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-mouse.md) - [Sculpted Multitasking Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oloid-ergonomic-mouse.md)