The Run-Chy Mouse Knows When it's Time to Take a Break from Computing
Michael Hines — June 22, 2011 — Art & Design
References: yankodesign
The health of my right hand would be much improved if I was doing my computing with the Run-chy Mouse. The Run-chy Mouse was designed by Jung-eun Park to help hardcore computer folks reduce the risk of RSIs.
How does the Run-chy Mouse help you avoid cramping up, or worse, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, you ask? The Run-chy Mouse has a timer on its underside that controls when the mouse "runs away from your hands." If you decide to take a break from computing every hour but forget, the mouse will remember for you and automatically make a break for it.
I am loving nearly every aspect of the Run-chy Mouse, but I would like to see a cordless version of it. I'd rather my hand fall off than compute using a mouse tethered to a cord.
How does the Run-chy Mouse help you avoid cramping up, or worse, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, you ask? The Run-chy Mouse has a timer on its underside that controls when the mouse "runs away from your hands." If you decide to take a break from computing every hour but forget, the mouse will remember for you and automatically make a break for it.
I am loving nearly every aspect of the Run-chy Mouse, but I would like to see a cordless version of it. I'd rather my hand fall off than compute using a mouse tethered to a cord.
Trend Themes
1. Injury-preventing Computing - The development of products such as the Run-chy Mouse highlights the potential for innovation in developing ergonomic and health-focused technologies for computing.
2. Smart Peripherals - Peripherals such as the Run-chy Mouse demonstrate how adding smart features to existing technologies can help improve user experience and productivity.
3. Remote Health Monitoring - The integration of timers, sensors and other technologies in devices such as the Run-chy Mouse is indicative of a wider trend towards remote health monitoring and preventative healthcare through technology.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Peripherals - The market for ergonomic and health-focused computer peripherals such as the Run-chy Mouse is likely to see growth as individuals and businesses become more aware of the need to prioritize health and wellbeing in computing.
2. Healthcare Technology - The development of technologies such as the Run-chy Mouse has implications for the wider healthcare industry as it suggests the potential for remote monitoring and preventative healthcare through smart devices.
3. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics manufacturers have the opportunity to develop innovative products that prioritize health and wellbeing, such as the Run-chy Mouse, in response to growing consumer demand for these types of products.
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