"What if you could make a mouse that just fits to the shape of your hand rather than the other way around? This Red-Dot Award-winning ergonomic mouse proposes something pretty clever - a computer peripheral with an inflatable body that you can 'adjust' to the shape of your palm. Two cushions, both independently adjustable, give you a mouse that's made for YOU, not a mouse that touts ergonomics but may or may not work for your hand shape, wrist flexibility, or finger size."
"The mouse, designed by iRest Health Science and Technology, is just a concept for now, but it does make a fairly radical proposal that a lot of companies could consider for breaking the mold on ergonomic devices. The mouse looks standard at first, but the palm rest features two air-filled cushions that can be adjusted via a smartphone app. Increase or decrease their size through the app, and the shape of the mouse inherently changes, fitting your palm just the way you need it."
Memory foam mattresses contour to body shape to create ergonomic sleeping surfaces. Consumer tech often uses rigid, standard-shaped peripherals that may not fit diverse hands. An inflatable ergonomic mouse concept uses two independently adjustable air cushions controlled via a smartphone app to reshape the palm rest and conform to an individual's hand, wrist flexibility, and finger size. The design aims to deliver personalized ergonomic fit rather than one-size-fits-most shells. Practical challenges include the need for air pumps, increased battery consumption, and added mechanical complexity. The concept is awarded and could influence future ergonomic device design if engineering hurdles are solved.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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