If you spend a lot of time on the computer or playing games, you are probably going to want to check out all of these innovative arthritic aids. While nothing is set in stone yet, I am willing to bet that an entire generation that does nearly everything with its hands for hours on end is likely to see a spike in arthritis cases when it reaches old age.
Hopefully an arthritis epidemic doesn't inflict our tech-savvy and hands-on generation. If it does, be thankful that there are a slew of innovative arthritic aids designed to heal your hands and make life easier. When afflicted with arthritis, simple tasks such as pouring milk or moving a pot off the stove become dangerous games of chance. Fortunately, designers have been working to remedy these issues with new devices designed to take the pressure off of your hands and onto stronger sections of the body such as the forearms.
Treatments for arthritis are also becoming more and more advanced, with doctors possibly (don't hold me to this) a few years away from severely crippling or eliminating the disease altogether.
15 Innovative Arthritic Aids
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Boomersutra
Seniors Spice it Up in Video Sex Guides for Arthritis, Hip Surgery & More
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Slip-On Milk Bottles
Konstantinos Ladas Redesigns a Spill-Proof Milk Jug
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Multifunctional Arthritis Aids
The MultiAT is an Arthritic Swiss Army Knife
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Arthritis-Assisting Electrical Plugs
The Comforplug Makes Pulling Out Plugs Painless
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Inhaler Guns
The Push-Button Palm Pistol for Senior Citizens
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Fingerless Concept Phones
The Trundlr Cellphone from Sam Stringleman is Designed for Arthritics
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The Lazy Teapot
Pouring Tea Made Easy
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Crude Spa Treatments
The Naftalan Oil Baths Leave You Looking Squeaky Clean
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Arthritis Clothes Pins
The Product Tank Clothes Pegs Alleviate Stress on Disabled Hands
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Double-Duty Mugs
The Kug is a Kettle/Mug Hybrid That Will Revolutionize Tea Time
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Bee Venom Therapy
Pay-Per-Sting Treatments
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Anti-Aging Hand Treatments
So Your Hands Match Your Botoxed Face
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Bone Repair Via Injection
Stem Cell Shots Could Treat Injuries and Arthritis in 5 Years
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Arthritic Innovations
Ireland Experts on the Cusp of a Cure
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Elderly Cooking Aids
Ching-hao Hsu Designs the Arthritis Handle for Those With Joint Pain
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Leaning Wheelchair Design Reduces Effort and Enhances Mobility
AI-Powered Bedside Massage Robots
The 'Phill' Massager Robot Allows for Spa Treatments from Home
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts
This Sony PlayStation XPERIA Smartphone is Built for Play
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Intensely Hydrating Hand Creams
Therabu Buttered Reparative Hand Cream is Nourishing & Lightweight
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Malleable Stress Relief Mouses
The Conceptual 'Vent' Wireless Mouse Has a Soft Silicone Exterior
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Smart Aid Kits
Smart Aid Kit Uses Artificial Intelligence to Support Health
Canned Hand Soaps
Craft Naturals Sells Hand Soap in Canned Packaging
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Modular AI-Powered Mouses
The Conceptual 'OctoAssist' Mouse Has a Multipurpose Form
AI-Enhanced Sustainable Furniture
Philippe Starck and Kartell Join on the A.I. Collection
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Self-Stabilizing Mouse Designs
The 'ST[ILT]' Mouse by Monica Bhyrappa Supports Users with Tremors
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks
The Conceptual 'Halo' Smart Cane by Claire Ko is Advanced
Under-Arm Exoskeletons
The Festool ExoActive Exoskeleton Simplifies Overhead Tasks
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Gesture Control Smart Desks
The Autonomous SmartDesk Levitate Raises and Lowers with Ease
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids
The Steady Walking Aid is Meant to Assist Elderly Pets
Optimized Ergonomics Office Chairs
The Anthros Task Chair is Registered with the FDA
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Modular Handheld Gaming Systems
The 'feeel' Gaming System by Jasmin Kappler is Customizable
Redesigned Mechanical Computer Mouse
The Gime Mouse Concept Reuses Old Keyboard Parts
Innovative Osteoarthritis Treatments
Remedi Expands to the US Market with Its Innovative Offering
Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse
Tride Design Creates the Sleek D Mouse Device
Hand Tremor-Assisting Intelligent Gloves
Steadiwear Debuts the Third-Generation Steadi-3 Glove
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Monstrous AI-Powered Gaming Chairs
The Razer Cthulhu Gaming Chair Has Six Arms for Multitasking
Minimalist Home Fitness Equipment
Lifted Movement Transforms the Perception of At-Home Fitnes
Elevated Senior Essentials
Remsen Redefine Aging with Beautifully Designed Everyday Goods
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Tactile AI Toolkits
Zhaodi Feng Has Designed a Unique Toolkit Named 'Promptac'
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Tech-Enhanced Patient-Assisting Devices
Modern Healthcare Equipment Launches an Assistive Device
Hands-Free Snack Dippers
Hum Hum by Heinz Helps Gamers Eat While They Play
Automated Neck Massage Wearables
The MOZA AI RoboHands Delivers a 4D Massage from Anywhere
AI-Enabled Brain Implants
Northwell Health's Team Develops a Brain Implant Technology
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Massaging Hand Healthcare Gloves
The 'KnitDema' Glove Alleviates Extremity Swelling
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
T-Shaped Remote Controls
The Sightless Remote Control by Gisung Han is Hard to Misplace
Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
This Robotic Exoskeleton Can Help Augment Elderly Care Services
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
Therapeutic Cat Beds
Knead's Cat Bed Has Nano-Heating Tech, Memory Foam and Herbal Pads
AI Physical Therapy Apps
Scrolling Therapy Helps Parkinson's Patients Work Their Facial Muscles
Ergonomic Arc-Shaped Mouses
The ProtoArc EM11 Boasts RGB Lighting for a Digital Appearance
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Natural Pain Relief Creams
Saje Pain Release Pairs Peppermint, Copaiba and Marjoram
Saxophone-Inspired Hand Grippers
Yamaha Unveil Its Latest Saxophone-Inspired Hand Gripper
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Handle-Free Coffee Mugs
ma3t Designs the Unique Pinch Hold Coffee Mug Held by Grip
Haptic VR Controller Gloves
The SenseGlove Nova 2 Has Haptic Force-Feedback Technology
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
Anti-Scrolling Step Apps
Saucony's Marathumb Challenge Gets Participants Taking More Steps
Tongue-Controlled Digital Interfaces
The 'MouthPad' Allows Hands-Free Control Of Digital Devices
Wrist-Worn Smartphone Holders
The 'MATCH' Phone Holder Keeps Devices Literally on Hand
AI Anemia Prevention Apps
Rian Tiwari Created a Photo-Based App that Assesses the User's Health
Wrist-Supportive Mouse Pads
Wonjun Jo Designs the New Curble Mouse Pad with Ergonomic Support
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Knee Pain Wearable Treatments
The Kneeflow Aids Pain by Using Light, Heat, and Massage
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Tremor Therapy Wearables
Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s
AI-Enabled Smart Bandages
This Flexible Bandage Helps Monitor Wound Healing Proactively
Neural Interface Wristbands
This New Wristband Enables Gesture Control Of Apple Devices
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Mobile Reading Accessories
Astropad's New 'Bookcase' Aims to Enhance Mobile Reading Comfortability
Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons
Landor & Fitch Designs the Accessories Handles
Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes
Tarun Pahadiya's MedEasy Box Project is Designed for the Elderly
Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads
Augmental Unveils its New Product Dubbed MouthPad^
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Ailment-Identifying Mirrors
Anura MagicMirror Can Detect Fever, Hypertension, and More
Robotic Hand Assistance Solutions
The Bioservo 'Carbonhand' Provides Additional Grip Power
Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments
The ROLI Airwave Uses Hand Tracking and AI
Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips
Marcy Arimoto Designs the New iPhone Case Inspired by Paper Folding
AI Audio Transcription
Skeleton Fingers Saves Hours of Work Through Automation
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Accessibility-Focused Coffee Machines
Orlie's Innovative Coffee Machine Upgrade Tackles Barriers
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Targeted Pain Relief Creams
Advil Targeted Relief Uses Four Ingredients to Combat Pain
Inclusive One-Handed Gamer Keyboards
This One-Handed Keyboard Concept is Accessible
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Motion-Controlled Smart Faucets
The Moen® Smart Faucet with Motion Control is Advanced
Dual-Cushion Office Chairs
The Duo Relief Home Office Chair Was Developed with Physical Therapists
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Laptop-Friendly Mouse Pads
The 'Bord' Mouse Pad Attaches onto Any Laptop
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories
Ashley Moy Co-Designs the Cast21 with Breathability
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Accessible Foot Health Products
These New ZenToes Products are Arriving at Separate Retailers
Flower-Inspired Robotic Grippers
This Gripping Tool is Designed to Gently Grasp Delicate Objects
Massage-Focused Office Chairs
Chill Chair Has Introduced an Innovative Office Chair
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
AI-Enabled Cabinet Capsules
Amin Saadat Designs a New Collection of Dynamic Furniture
Advanced Care Hand Washes
Introducing Dove's Latest Innovation: the Advanced Care Hand Washes
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics
Dani Clode and Her Team Create the Third Thumb Device
Ergonomic Antimicrobial Mouses
The Targus ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse is Made with Recycled Materials
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Ergonomic Natural Movement Keyboards
The Flow Keyboard by NUIO Transforms Ergonomic Peripherals
Hand-Tracking Devices
PalmPlug is a Precise Hand-Tracking Device
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
Hand Grip Fidget Toys
The 'Gripsner' is an Entertaining Toy that Improves Grip Strength
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
Inclusive Modular Controllers
Aiden Schutte Designs the Inclusive Free Play Controller Concept
Acrylic-Accommodating Keyboard Covers
The Tippy Type Helps Users with Long Nails to Type with Ease
Posture-Correcting Olive Chairs
HUMAN MADE Taps ayur chair for Another Furniture Collaboration
AI-Powered Work Health Monitors
BLiiNK Uses AI to Detect Eye Strain, Bad Posture, and More
AI-Driven Robot Gloves
A New AI-Powered Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Play Piano Again
Indian Hand Hygiene Ads
Himalaya Pure Hands launches #Saafhaathsekhaaiye Campaign
Collapsible Gamer Controller Designs
The 'Swift' Foldable Controller Concept is Compact
Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids
Plus Designs the Mecreicco Catch to Flip Papers Over
Topical Arthritis Relief Creams
Arnicare Arthritis Cream Alleviates Minor Joint Pain and More
Agave-Based Medicines
Genexa Was Granted a Patent for Its Drinkable Agave-Based Medicines
Next-Generation Health Supplements
PharmaLinea Unveils a New Supplement Line for Health Management
Ergonomic Modular Mousepads
The 'IsoArm' Enhances Comfort and Reduces Wrist Strain
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children
Meltable Solid Food Snacks
Savorease Therapeutic Foods Provide Nutrition for People on Soft Diets