GoKawiilGoogle Japan unveils conveyor-belt Gboard keyboard with moving keys
Google Japan has revealed the Gboard Conveyor Belt Version, a novelty keyboard with four conveyor belts of 29 keys each that move toward the typist's fingers to reduce hand and arm movement. The design is part of Google Japan's annual October 1 tradition of releasing joke keyboard concepts, and the team says it may explore color variants, faster models, and a compact mobile version. Build plans, including 3D-printable STL files and KiCad schematics, have been published on GitHub.
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The release continues a recurring pattern of Google Japan using novelty hardware concepts for publicity and engagement rather than commercial sale. Publishing open design files suggests the company is inviting makers and hobbyists to replicate or modify the concept, which could extend its reach beyond a single viral video.
- Gboard Conveyor Belt Version uses four belts of 29 keys that move toward the user's fingers.
- It's part of Google Japan's annual October 1 novelty keyboard tradition, following past joke designs like the Dial Edition.
- Design files, including STL and KiCad schematics, are publicly available on GitHub for anyone to build.
Source: tomshardware.com — Jowi Morales, 2026-10-04
Published there as: “Google Japan shows off wild conveyor-belt keyboard with keys that move to your fingers”
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