Looking for a 3D controller in the market? Somehow or rather, you know deep down inside that a device like the iPad as well as its successor, the iPad 2 is able to qualify for such a role. Maide Control will harness the power of you iPad, using it almost exclusively for input that will certainly go a long way in enhancing the potential richness of the interface. 3D design and modelling is the target here, where the software on the iPad is tipped to replace dedicated 3D mice from other manufacturers including 3DConnexion, although surely variants down the road can also be utilized in a different manner such as for strategy games and media editing purposes.
To put it in a nutshell, the Maide app will hook up your iPad sans wires to a large monitor that is often used for 3D design, where multi-touch gestures will be employed as you zoom, pan, and rotate around that design. Of course, gestures will also come into play as you sketch, add, edit, and erase. So far initial impressions have proved to be positive, where even newbies found it slick and semi-intuitive.
Will ergonomics be an issue as you are stuck with a tablet the entire day being the workaholic that you are? I suppose that is something potential users might want to look into, so why not make the effort and take a break once in a while?