What do you think of this mouse? R.B.T. (Right 'Bove Touch)

[joshjaks]

I wanted to spread the word on this mouse because I've been following it for a while and I think it could be a really helpful design. It's supposed to be able to help with carpal tunnel, especially for those who spend hours a day in professional work or gaming scenarios. Still, what do you think of the design? If it works well, it could be a huge help for long term computer users.
http://www.pureoverclock.com/2017/05/r-b-t-right-bove-touch-could-revolutionize-the-mouse/

 

[ssddx]

it looks to me like a gimmick product being pushed to try and make quick cash.

keep in mind that the below is my opinion based on my own usage patterns and having early RSI symptoms as well as comparisions with other ergonomic designs i have tried out. without actual medical studies its hard to really prove one way or another though.

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while i can not say how different changing the activation point affects progression of carpal tunnel, i'm guessing the company as well can not prove such claims either. take what is said there with a huge grain of salt unless there are studies done and referenced which prove such things. there have already been studies done on other, more well known, ergonomic mice designs. unless proven, words are only words.

the main troubles i see with moving the buttons up and changing the activation point are:

A) your fingers are now horizontal. this is not a natural hand position and i'm not sure this is the most ergonomic or comfortable position for hours. it may actually be worse than normal mouse designs (but again, without studies this is unproven).

B) the curve of a mouse and fingertip activation design works to grip the mouse. your fingers would slide off in a horizontal finger design which would rely on your thumb and ring/pinky fingers to grip the side of the mouse. this may or may not be uncomfortable for some or might be even worse for carpal tunnel given additional side pressure (pinching action) may be required over standard mice designs

C) downward hand pressure (thank you gravity), especially in users with more natural hand curvature (which is more prominent in people who use their hands for gripping alot and may have some RSI or hand issues) may accidentally click the buttons. i know on standard mice designs even without soft-touch buttons (i use a deathadder) there are certainly some days where buttons get clicked accidentally. in a design where the switch activation point is further back (towards more of the downward pressure) i would see myself clicking much more accidentally unless the switches had much greater activation pressures. higher activation pressures would counteract any possible (again, its unproven the mouse even has an advantage here) increase in click speed and high activation pressures may be worse for RSI related injuries as well.

D) the side buttons are still not ergonomically designed and the scroll wheel would require removing your fingers hence giving up any such advantage or affecting RSI the same as any other mouse.

TLDR: if the mouse was marketed as a "faster reaction speed mouse" i may think its a gimmick but certainly plausible though it is not without negatives. marketing it as any benefit to RSI however i think is questionable at best. honestly the whole mouse looks like a standard design they just moved the switch design on.

true ergonomic mice often fall into two categories.
- mice designed to eliminate wrist strain and movement (trackballs)
- mice designed to eliminate hand strain and movement (angled mice, joysticks)
the first are beneficial to people with more wrist injuries while the second are more beneficial for people with hand injuries.

 

[quadraclicks]

hey SSDDX,

here's a demo link on accuracy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQpfsqb3ED4 (60 seconds)

I want to thank you for your honest feedback, and your thinking probably represents a lot of other folks out there, and because the design is shocking, and unanticipated, please let us explain the why's:

We know this: Conventional mouse or CM has two fundamental flaws

1) arthritis in fingers, carpal tunnel in palm and wrist, RSI in neck/shoulder, headaches.


2) inaccuracy from accidental clicking due to pullback jerks, and wasted time/energy on re-aiming.


RBT design Solution

1) RBT "Rabbit" has ears (elevated buttons) that eliminate fingertip jamming by allowing clicking with the length and base of finger - finger digits are no longer locked in fixed positions, no cartilage wear down, thereby leaving no room for arthritis.

Clicking from the base of fingers only involve muscles on the inside as opposed to the outside muscle groups. Inside muscle groups include muscles such as biceps and chest muscles. Such is eliminating usage on the outside muscles from the backside of hand.

Rabbit ears also creates space for between the palm and wrist - this voids pressure building in the palm and wrist, completely takes out any strain during clicking.

The open space created by the Rabbit ears also allow air to flow through, yes, say goodbye to sweaty palm/hand.



Solution 2) Rabbit ears lets you click 90 degrees with vertical force, completely eliminates back-jerking motion that often occurs with using CM which uses lateral force. Our new approach saves you tremendous amount of time and energy, increasing productivity.


It has been such an honor being given the opportunity to share with you our cause:

Improving work & life quality.

We thank you in advance for letting the world know that we still care.