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Owen Hughes

Farewell to the computer mouse? Bizarre new designs could reduce wrist injuries, scientists say.

Two photographs of two unconventional computer mouse prototypes.

Few gadgets are as iconic as the computer mouse, which has been a staple of the desktop PC since it emerged some 60 years ago.

The design has gone through various evolutions in the decades since, from trackball to laser and wired to wireless, as well as a variety of ergonomic redesigns to improve comfort and reduce the risk of wrist strain. Even so, the fundamental form-factor has remained largely recognizable — until now.

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