Hands-Free Mouse

The challenge

Sally has bilateral epicondylitis, otherwise known as tennis-elbow, which makes it hard for her to use her arms when working on the computer. The goal of our project is to create a system that allows her to click, scroll, and move the mouse cursor through

Who it helps

Individuals who are unable to use their arms/hands to click and scroll on their computer and have a computer that allows wired connections.

How it works

The base has two buttons for left and right click and a scroll wheel. The foot mouse behaves as a mouse does and moves the cursor. Both systems are integrated and communicate with the user's computer to carry out click, scroll, and cursor functions.

A system that allows the user to click, scroll, and move their mouse cursor all through the use of their feet.

Tools needed

Prusa slicer

scissors

FDM Printer

Soldering set

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo community, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States of America
• Team: Sally R.
• Category: Daily Living
• 17 downloads

The build files for Hands-Free Mouse are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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