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Michel Waisvisz conceived of The Hands in the early 1980s. The Hands are aluminum plates containing touch sensitive keys, thumb pressure sensors, and tilt and proximity sensors, held under a performer's hands with velcro fasteners. Waisvisz' idea was to perform with large overt body motions as well as small fingertip control.

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The photo at the left shows Michel Waisvisz performing with The Hands in the mid-1980s. Courtesy Michel Waisvisz.

 
 


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