Inventor Displays an Alternative to the Computer Mouse: A Finger-Worn Device That Needs No Surface
⬤ A new wearable device aims to rethink how users interact with digital screens
⬤ The product is designed to improve accessibility and expand input options
⬤ A crowdfunding campaign is set to launch later this year
Since the 1960s, designers have tried to reinvent the computer mouse and imagine new ways to control digital interfaces. Although the modern mouse has evolved and stabilized into an efficient form, innovation in input design continues.
The latest concept aiming to replace the traditional mouse is a new wearable device called Finger Maus. The idea is simple but intriguing: a small gadget worn on the finger, similar in form to a pulse oximeter that performs the same functions as a standard computer mouse.
The Finger Maus is a lightweight, wireless controller designed for use with computers, tablets, and other pointer-enabled devices. It is rechargeable and works best when worn on the index, middle, or ring finger. Unlike a traditional mouse, it does not require a flat surface to operate, allowing users to navigate freely with hand gestures.
The project is the work of inventor Max Eternity, who has been developing the concept since 2010. His latest prototypes were produced using 3D printing technology. According to Eternity, the device is extremely light, comfortable to wear, and quieter than conventional mice, eliminating the familiar clicking sound.
While the Finger Maus may not be aimed at mainstream users who have relied on the traditional mouse for decades, it could find a niche among older adults or users with limited mobility. It also demonstrates the continued appetite for new human-computer interaction methods that merge ergonomics and technology.
As an independent creation rather than a corporate product, the device will launch through a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, with availability expected to begin in September 2025. Pricing and exact delivery dates have not yet been announced.
