The “Key Bou” is an insane 5-foot straight bar keyboard designed by Google to promote its virtual GBoard, available on Android and iOS.
According to a video posted online by Google Japan, the 5.3-foot keyboard can be used for more than just typing. You can also, for example, use it to sweep objects from under a bed, turn off a distant light switch pr even use it as walking stick.
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To build the keyboard, Google says it combined 17 boards in a straight line, 16 for mounting keys and one for control options: “This is what we came up with when we pursued a shape that would easily stick in people minds.
Of course, the Key Bou is just a funny stunt (unfortunately?) It was built to promote Google’s (very real) virtual GBoard which is available on both Android and iOS. And while you cannot actually purchase one, Google has provided instructions on how you can create one for yourself.
