Assistive Typing Ring

The challenge

To help individuals with similar sensory/nerve challenges engage all fingers during typing. It improves finger orientation, ergonomics, typing speed, and tactile feel—all delivered through a high-aesthetic device users genuinely want to wear.

Who it helps

Individuals with nerve impairments and finger sensory loss requiring a stylish, fashionable assistive ring for precise keyboard navigation.

How it works

The ring features a textured tip for precise keyboard grip, creates audible feedback, and uses a two-band design for structural support and tactile confidence for numb fingertips.

An assistive typing ring designed to provide tactile feedback and finger orientation. It enables users with nerve challenges to engage all fingers effectively, improving ergonomics, speed, and overall typing precision.

Tools needed

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Prusa slicer

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Concept
• Built by the TOM Israel community community, Tel Aviv, Israel
• Team: Shay
• Category: Hobbies, Fun/Leisure, Daily Living

The build files for Assistive Typing Ring are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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