Storm Summoner, a MIDI controller for effects pedals

Of possible interest:

Chris Cassone "ART OF THE STOMP BOX: Celebrating The Visual Artistry of Effects Pedals"

https://a.co/d/04CPClC8

Watched the video but don't really see why the title mentions pedals. This is decidedly not a pedal. A neat interface for sure, but not a pedal you can stomp.

Does anyone have more context on how this would be used? Is this like an alternative to using a midi keyboard to control synths? Is the appeal of it that it is small and meant to be played one handed while your other hand does something else?