An Ergonomics Approach to Computer Mouse Design.

An Ergonomics Approach to Computer Mouse Design.
DXT Ergonomic Mouse

Stephen Bowden, Ergonomist.

The purpose of a computer mouse is to allow the user to complete accurate and productive movements of the cursor on screen.

The scientific literature has been indicating for nearly 20 years that the shape and size of computer input devices should take advantage of the fine motor control of the hand for their operation. The rationale for this suggestion is that the small muscle groups and joints in the fingers are densely represented in the human motor and sensory cortex and have higher information processing abilities […]