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Stefan Hechenberger and Addie Wagenknecht designed the Cubit system for Nortd Labs. Hechenberger provided computer science expertise while Wagenknecht contributed artistic direction to ensure the interface remained intuitive.
Nortd Labs began accepting orders for TouchKit developer kits on the 2nd of May 2008. This date marked the transition from concept to a tangible product available for purchase.
Buyers had to supply their own projector and camera at a cost estimated between 1,080 and 1,580 USD. This requirement placed the burden of hardware acquisition on the user and created a barrier to entry for early adopters.
A rumored two to three-month waiting list existed for new orders by July 2008. This scarcity was a strategic element of the distribution model to ensure only serious inquiries received the system.
Cubit relied on off-the-shelf projectors and cameras to transform standard hardware into a multi-touch interface without expensive specialized sensors. This approach allowed users to build their own interactive surfaces through optical tracking while keeping the system open-source and customizable.