What is CUBIT?
CUBIT is a computer user interface system for multi-touch devices. It was designed by Stefan Hechenberger and Addie Wagenknecht for Nortd Labs.
Questions about CUBIT
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed CUBIT?
CUBIT was designed by Stefan Hechenberger and Addie Wagenknecht. They created it for a group called Nortd Labs.
What was the goal of the CUBIT multi-touch system?
CUBIT was developed to demystify multitouch technology. It pursued this by using an open-source model for both its software and its hardware.
How much did the CUBIT TouchKit cost to set up?
TouchKit buyers had to supply their own projector and camera. That equipment was estimated to cost between $1,080 and $1,580 USD.
How could you buy the CUBIT system in 2008?
As of July 2008, the CUBIT system was for sale by commission only. Both the TouchKit and the CUBIT system were rumored to have a two to three-month waiting list.
What product did CUBIT compete with?
CUBIT was a direct competitor of Microsoft Surface. It positioned itself as an open-source alternative in the multi-touch space.