Logitech made a VR keyboard kit so you can type in the Vive

Logitech is making a virtual reality accessory kit that lets you see its keyboards inside VR, called Logitech Bridge. The Bridge system works with HTC’s Vive VR headset, using a Vive tracking disk, a Logitech G gaming keyboard, and an accessory that connects the two. Once you’ve hooked the tracker to the keyboard, Logitech software positions a 3D virtual keyboard model precisely over the real one. It’s a pretty clever idea, although right now, it’s only going out to 50 developers as a proof of concept.

VR is associated with motion controls or gaming controllers, but a number of apps — like VR desktops — are built around keyboards. Even if you can touch-type on an ordinary keyboard, it’s tough to find the right position again if you take...

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