Ultraleap Leap Motion Controller 2 is a compact optical hand-tracking camera/controller for desktop, laptop, kiosk, research, and VR interaction development. It captures natural hand and finger input without traditional handheld controllers, making it useful for gesture interfaces, human-computer interaction studies, and immersive demo workflows. According to Ultraleap's official tabletop setup documentation, the Leap Motion Controller 2 is configured with a USB3 cable and connection and placed in front of a keyboard or laptop with the shiny side facing up. This listing is written for the Leap Motion Controller 2 version and avoids mixing it with other Ultraleap hardware families. Features Controller-free hand input - Tracks hand and finger movement without relying on conventional handheld VR controllers. Leap Motion Controller 2 version - Product content is aligned to the Leap Motion Controller 2 setup flow rather than other Ultraleap camera models. Desktop and laptop setup - Suitable for tabletop hand-tracking experiments, demos, and development workstations. USB3 connection - Official setup guidance specifies using a USB3 cable and connection for the controller. Optical hand-tracking approach - Uses camera-based tracking for gesture, hand pose, and controller-free interaction concepts. Developer-friendly ecosystem - Works with Ultraleap hand-tracking software resources and documentation for integration workflows. Compact integration format - Easy to place in front of a keyboard, laptop, kiosk display, or prototype station. Useful for research and demos - A practical input device for HCI studies, education, exhibition prototypes, and gesture UX validation. Specifications Model Leap Motion Controller 2 Brand Ultraleap Product Type Hand-tracking camera/controller Tracking Method Optical hand and finger tracking Host Connection USB3 cable and connection Typical Placement Centered in front of a keyboard or laptop, shiny side facing up Software Resources Ultraleap Hand Tracking Software and official documentation Typical Applications Desktop hand tracking, gesture interfaces, HCI research, kiosk demos, and VR interaction prototyping Shopify SKU TB-leapmotion2 Reference Documents Ultraleap Tabletop Camera Setup for Mac and PC Ultraleap Developer Documentation Application Desktop hand-tracking development - Build and test natural hand input workflows on a desktop or laptop workstation. VR interaction demos - Prototype hand-based interaction concepts for immersive demo environments. Gesture interface prototyping - Explore touchless menu control, selection, manipulation, and gesture UX patterns. Human-computer interaction research - Support lab studies involving hand tracking, spatial input, and user interaction design. Kiosk and exhibition projects - Add controller-free hand interaction to public displays, demos, and interactive installations. Education and training - Demonstrate hand-tracking concepts in classrooms, maker spaces, and robotics labs. Robotics interaction experiments - Evaluate gesture-based command concepts for robots and embodied interaction prototypes. Packing List Description Quantity Leap Motion 2 hand-tracking controller 1 FAQ .faq-accordion details { border-bottom: 1px solid #e6eef8; padding: 14px 0; } .faq-accordion summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #1f2933; position: relative; padding-right: 32px; } .faq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; } .faq-accordion summary::after { content: "\203A"; position: absolute; right: 4px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg); color: #007fff; font-size: 28px; line-height: 1; transition: transform 0.2s ease; } .faq-accordion details[open] summary::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(270deg); } .faq-accordion p { margin: 12px 0 0; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.65; } What is Leap Motion Controller 2 mainly used for? It is used for optical hand and finger tracking in desktop, laptop, kiosk, research, education, and VR interaction development workflows. Does it require handheld controllers? No. It is intended to capture natural hand input directly, reducing the need for conventional handheld controllers in supported workflows. How should the controller be connected? Ultraleap's official tabletop setup guidance specifies using a USB3 cable and connection for the Leap Motion Controller 2. Where is the controller usually placed? For tabletop use, Ultraleap describes placing it in front of a keyboard or laptop, with the shiny side facing up and the cable facing away from the user. Is it suitable for desktop development? Yes. Ultraleap provides a tabletop setup flow for Mac and PC, making it suitable for desktop and laptop development environments. Can it be used for public demos or kiosks? Yes. Its controller-free interaction style is useful for touchless demo concepts, exhibition prototypes, and kiosk-style interaction testing. Does this listing include mounts or cables? The current Shopify packing list is preserved as the controller only. Please check the selected package requirements if your project needs cables, mounts, or accessories. Where can developers find setup information? The official Ultraleap documentation links above include tabletop camera setup guidance and developer resources for hand-tracking workflows.