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Hippus HandshoeMouse developed by medical researchers for ergonomic support

By supporting the whole hand, the mouse is intended to reduce strain caused by gripping conventional mice.

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Computing | by Stephen Schenck | Mon Oct 6, 2008 6:49PM | 0 comments

Researchers at the Erasmus University Hospital and Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam have developed the HandshoeMouse, an ergonomic mouse being marketed by Hippus that supports the whole hand, supposedly reducing strain and muscle fatigue. The mouse provides a large, contoured base so that the user's hand can rest on the input device, rather than having to grip it from the sides. Hippus offers left- and right-handed models of the HandshoeMouse in three hand sizes and advises users on how to measure to pick the proper one. The optical mice only come in wired USB models for now, though wireless editions are promised by the end of the year. The mice are available now online, starting at $160 for common sizes, with specialty sizes and all left-handed models going for a hefty $400.

[Via Engadget]

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