Raya
prevent from pain and tingle in the hand and wrist
Daily use of a mouse or touchpad can lead to constant pain of the hand and wrist. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and De Quervain's syndrome have become social problems.
How can we prevent it?
Long, daily work
with computer
Pain and tingling
in the hand and wrist
A basic tool for work
Living in a society of new technologies, the pain of the hand and wrist has become a social problem. It refers to each of us and it spreads very quickly, leading to carpal tunnel syndrome, which became one of the most known occupational diseases common for those, who use the computer mouse as a basic tool.
Raya
Raya is a rehabilitation computer mouse that prevents pain and tingle in hands including carpal tunnel syndrome by requiting constant changing of the angle while using it. The shape of the mouse prevents tendinitis overload and pain in the thumb area during us and the occurrence of De Quervain's syndrome.
Raya consists of two parts one on top of the other. The lower part functions as electronics of the system whereas the upper one requires constant changing of the angle while using it. In this way, the hand is on the move all the time and the mouse enforces exercising it. The mouse rehabilitation movement is barely detectable and it doesn’t impede the precision and the speed of manipulating it.
What can happen when we use
a computer each day?
using a computer
daily
pain and tingle
in hands
carpal tunnel
syndrome
irreversible changes
paresis, paralysis
and muscular atrophy
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition due to compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist at the carpal tunnel.
Symptoms start gradually and during the night. People experience pain, numbness and tingling mostly in the thumb, index and middle finger. For some of them, it also extends up the arm.
nerve system
place of inflammation
place of pain
and tiggle
How to prevent it?
Raya consist of a special mechanism that enables non-invasive and barely recognisable rehabilitation move, which helps to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome by exercising muscles in the carpal tunnel
Ergonomy
The shape of the mouse ensures the natural grip of the user and prevents the problems with thumb area such as tendinitis overload and pain during use, including the occurrence of De Quervain's syndrome. Additionally, there are functional buttons to activate IV and Vth finger.
Observe users and their environment
Investigate current solutions and problems
Research hand and wirst moves
Prototype and test
Enhance prototypes and evaluate the solution
two types of use
computer mouse
for professional
gamers
computer mouse
for office
Raya - rehabilitation computer mouse
Bachelor Thesis I 5 months I Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow
Supervisor: prof. Marek Liskiewicz
Design Consultations: Janusz Seweryn MA, Stanisław Juszczak MA
Consultation with physiotherapists: Iwona Sulowska PhD, Michał Frejlich
Exhibitions
2018 Best Diplomas Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, Cracow
2018 Biennial of Student Design DESIGN.S, Brno
2019 Must-See, Warsaw
2019 Global Grad Show, Dubai
2020 Rekodzielo i przemys, Academical Design Center, Lodz, Poland
2020 Wnętrza i Formy, MCK - International Culture Center, Kraków
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