orbiTouch

For many people, a simple computer keyboard is like a wall that is impossible to climb. Having no access to a computer isolates people and limits their ability to communicate with loved ones, surf the web, and tap into a world of information.

The orbiTouch allows typists to type all keys found on a keyboard, plus provides a fully-integrated mouse capability –- all via two ergonomically sculpted domes. The alphabetic and color rings provide immediate out-of-the-box use –- typists are able to type by simply sliding to a color on the left dome and a character group and on the right dome. A complete software learning program is provided with the orbiTouch that quickly allows anyone new to the orbiTouch a way to gain speed and proficiency.

Who are our current users? Persons with: 

• No disability, but want to type more comfortably
• Autism
  
• Cognitive challenges
  
• Carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive stress and other hand/finger injuries
• Cerebral palsy or limited fine motor skills
• Arthritis
• Low vision or blindness

How does it work?

Because we couldn't fit all of the characters on the ring around the dome, we've created a Character Guide to help type ALL the characters found on a regular keyboard.
Note the letter 'e' below; notice how it shows you the same movements as explained in the ring example above.

Click watch a video overview on how the orbiTouch® works

It's all about comfort!

The orbiTouch® is a keyboard that eliminates finger motion and significantly reduces wrist motion -- two major causes of typing discomfort and pain.

People who use the orbiTouch® want to type more comfortably or find using a regular keyboard difficult because of all of the finger and wrist motion required. It could be because of permanent to temporary disability. It could be because they wear gloves in the factory and don't want to take them off to type! There are many reasons but only a handful of solutions - the orbiTouch® is one such solution!

We've done over ten years of research. The results demonstrate that the orbiTouch® significantly reduces or eliminates the suspect motions that lead to repetitive strain injury and carpal tunnel syndrome.

What computer system does it work with?

It is PC Compatible and will soon be compatible with Apple Macintosh (actually the orbiTouch works just fine, it's the training software that we are re-writing to be compatible). The orbiTouch® requires no software drivers for use. Simply plug-in and type!

What you get

Every orbiTouch® Keyless Keyboard comes with a suite of tools to get you started and up to speed very quickly. We've included a typing tutor program, with on-screen help, so you'll be able to type characters in just a few minutes and become a proficient orbiTouch® user in just a few hours.

Every orbiTouch® comes packaged with the following: