Spatial input device

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Razer Hydra, a spatial input device
Microscribe, an example of a 3D input device, being used

A spatial input device, also known as a 3D input device, is a physical part of a computer system for controlling the position and/or orientation of a virtual mouse pointer or other object in three dimensions of space. It tracks the user's movements in all dimensions of space.

Examples include:

The most useful 3D control peripherals use linear representational action or direct action (3D direct interaction). They are naturally 3D.

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