iKey’s churned out plenty of rugged keyboards in its day, but it looks to have really stepped up its game with its new AK-39 wearable keyboard intended specifically for military use. Among other things, this one conforms to full MIL-461 standards, is able to be used in environments with harsh electromagnetic interference and, of particular importance, it’s designed to be used with a glove, and in either left or right-hand configurations. As for the keyboard itself, you’ll get a basic 39-key layout, an integrated pointing device that uses Force Sensing Resistor (or FSR) technology , and some adjustable green backlighting that is, naturally, also available with night vision compatibility . No word on pricing just yet, nor is there any indication that iKey will actually sell these to the general public. [Via Test Freaks , thanks Nicholas R] Filed under: Peripherals , Wearables iKey’s AK-39 wearable keyboard is about as weapon-like as it sounds originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .

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