Cursor control with the NoHands mouse is through a click and a cursor foot pedal.
Okay, we know this week’s featured product has been around for a while. Indeed, an example is an historic relic in the collection of the Computer History Museum, as well as the Microsoft Buxton Collection. And it’s certainly not smooth and sleek like the latest Apple iPhone or iPad so many of our clients use. So, why are we featuring this nearly decade-old dinosaur? Carpal tunnel syndrome and limited fine-motor mobility of the hands are common physical disabilities. The NoHands mouse can also be of use among people with neurologic impairments from traumatic brain injury or cerebral palsy.
Essentially the Hunter Digital NoHands mouse consists of two pedals that send input signals to the computer, taking place of a regular mouse as an input device. One pedal emulates clicks, the other acts as a cursor control in a manner similar to a joystick. Single and double clicks can be made with the click mouse by tapping it once or twice. And keeping the toe pressure on the pedal simulates dragging. As for the cursor pedal, the user tilts foot control in any direction to control the movement and direction of the screen cursor along the x– and y-axes. The pressure applied controls the cursor’s speed. And the NoHands mouse is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
We still have the NoHands mouse at our Technology Lending Center. Indeed, this device may be old school. Sometimes, however, old devices make for new solutions.
