Developed by Posturite, in conjunction with the University of Brighton’s Product Development Centre, the Penguin is described as “the world’s first truly ambidextrous vertical mouse”.
The new mouse is said to provide greater protection against work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) by enabling the workstation employee to use both hands to share their daily workload.
According to Posturite, the Penguin’s solid base reduces the amount of grip required to position the device without losing accuracy. A ‘bow-tie’ switch at the front, which intuitively changes the direction of the scroll wheel, enables a simple transfer from right to left-handed use, adds the company.
Explaining the significance of the ambidextrous element, Posturite chief executive Ian Fletcher-Price said: “Repetitive use of the dominant hand is one of the most common causes of health problems associated with mousing.”
The Penguin comes in both wired (£49.95) and wireless (£69.95) versions, and standard and small sizes to fit most male and female hands.
To find out more about the Penguin and other Posturite products and services, visit www.posturite.co.uk, e-mail support@posturite.co.uk or call 0845 345 0010.
