Useful and neat! “ShapeTape is a fiber optic based 3D bend and twist sensor, that knows where it is continuously along its length, providing accurate position and orientation information, even when in partial or variable contact with an object or person.” The product fuels creative ideas for new methods of human-driven computer input. When used with a foot pedal, special software helps users create 2-D and 3-D shapes in drawing software. (via nooface)