Motus DarwinI wouldn't consider the Wiimote ideal for PC applications but there's certainly something about it that hints at a device that would be good for both PC gaming and general PC navigation. While touch screens are probably the way of the future there's a good chance that some sort of 3d interface can be adopted to make interaction with a computer more intuitive and more productive.

The Motus Darwin, a device developed by Boston based Motus Corporation, looks like it has the potential to re-invent the PC / mouse interface in a manner that was hinted at by the Wiimote. Using a series of gyroscopes and accelerometers the folks at Motus developed a training device for golfers that's known as the iClub.

After the introduction of the Nintendo Wii Motus recognized the potential for the technology in it's iClub and essentially scaled it back for the gaming market. While aimed at game consoles and the PC gaming community I think the device also has some potential for folks look for a decent entertainment PC interface.

I personally would still rather see a commercial version of the Soap Mouse but until that happens I'll be keeping an eye out for the Motus Darwin - scheduled to retail in the neighborhood of about $100.

For a full writup of the Motus Darwin check out Technology Review.