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Ergoboard - Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard

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4.53% of working Australians reported serious claims to safe work Australia that could be related to musculoskeletal injuries due to typing for long periods of time in non-ergonomic positions.

I aim to answer this need by creating a keyboard that allows you to type in the natural resting position of your hands, wrists, and arms.

To achieve this goal I will design a split keyboard with two halves that can be rotated along the y axis allowing for the users hands to be in a neutral position.

Here is a video of my progress on the project so far www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAHVqaqfGs8



What do you think?


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UpRising @ 2023.04.23 4:19 PM
Wow, this sounds like an amazing challenge Hamish.  How can we help?

Hamish @ 2023.04.28 4:19 PM

It would be great if people could fill out a short google forms survey relating to my project

Here is the link

https://forms.gle/EWusvYUEVbRgk4tm9


Louellen @ 2023.04.28 4:19 PM
Wow, Hamish. What an extraordinary design! Is it possible for the two "Ergo-Board" pieces to separate or be adjusted to allow adjustable comfortability for its users? (For example, moving the two pieces in opposing directions along the X axis as well as the Y axis.)

Hamish @ 2023.04.28 4:19 PM

Thanks for your comment, yes the two halves will be completely independent of each other and just connected by one cable. Hopefully this means the keyboard halves can be put in the most ergonomic position for users of all shapes and sizes. It should also help solve the problem regular keyboards have of needing to keep your hands cramped in the middle of your desk


Corey P @ 2023.05.01 4:19 PM
Top Notch idea HAMISH can't wait to try it out myself #bestideaever

Corey P @ 2023.05.01 4:19 PM
Actually i take it back its not top notch its legendary

Hamish @ 2023.05.01 4:19 PM
Thanks for the support Corey

Fran G. @ 2023.05.05 1:44 PM

looks great, user friendly on hands and wrists.

I like it is small and seems to pack/ store easily.


UpRising @ 2023.06.06 1:44 PM

Good morning UpRising. Congratulations on the development of your project. As one of this year's UpRising students, you have been invited to

UpRising @ Stone&Chalk - Program X - Tickets are open now.

Click here to get your ticket. https://events.humanitix.com/uprising-stone-and-chalk

Our big event for this year, UpRising@Stone&Chalk, July 14th Friday 10am to 2pm, and you get first dibs. This will be in the second week of the school holidays. It doesn't mess up your school time and makes it as easy as possible for you to get there. In a cool building, in an amazing place, in the heart of innovation in NSW.


There is a limit of 50 attendees, with the first invitations going to you, the UpRising students of 2023. If there are any spaces left by the end of this week, we will create a second round of invitations that you can pass onto a classmate from your design class. Please complete this survey if you haven't already to help us know exactly what you want to get from this opportunity. Teachers are most welcome to the event as well.



Hamish @ 2023.06.06 1:44 PM
For anyone interested here is a video of my progress on my major work so far www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAHVqaqfGs8

IdeaSpies @ 2023.06.06 1:44 PM
Repetitive strain injuries are a major problem. Well done Hamish on your excellent video explaining your research and development of  a working prototype.

UpRising @ 2023.08.22 1:51 AM

Congratulations Hamish on your fantastic efforts, it has been great to be part of your MDP journey this year.

Good luck with any finishing touches with your MDPs. We hope that you have learned a lot from being part of this year's UpRising and are excited to take your creativity and design thinking into the next steps in life, (which is exactly what business and industry are looking for.) Teachers, thank you for helping your students make the leap across the gap, from classroom to industry. Business leaders, likewise it has been fantastic to connect with you, thank you for all of the support you have given to these young designers and helping to grow the innovation ecosystem in NSW. Breaking down the silos, together.


If you could complete this quick survey that would be greatly appreciated, teachers and business/community also welcome to fill in and provide valuable feedback. 


Thank you.


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