The Leap Motion hardware is deceptively simple – two infrared cameras and three LEDs, encased in a shell of glass and aluminum. However, as Leap Motion industrial designer Kyle Hay showed on our blog, our hardware is really a labor of love and years of development. We recently asked three of our hardware engineers about their work, experiences, and vision for the future of Leap Motion technology.

1. What excites you about the possibilities of 3D interaction?

Sam: I love the fact that our goal is to release this device into the wild and let customers and developers drive where the technology goes. We have ideas on how our technology will be used, but none of us really knows what use-cases customers will call for, and what developers will come up with.

2. What inspires you most about the Leap Motion Controller’s design?

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