If you spend a lot of time on the computer or playing games, you are probably going to want to check out all of these innovative arthritic aids. While nothing is set in stone yet, I am willing to bet that an entire generation that does nearly everything with its hands for hours on end is likely to see a spike in arthritis cases when it reaches old age.
Hopefully an arthritis epidemic doesn't inflict our tech-savvy and hands-on generation. If it does, be thankful that there are a slew of innovative arthritic aids designed to heal your hands and make life easier. When afflicted with arthritis, simple tasks such as pouring milk or moving a pot off the stove become dangerous games of chance. Fortunately, designers have been working to remedy these issues with new devices designed to take the pressure off of your hands and onto stronger sections of the body such as the forearms.
Treatments for arthritis are also becoming more and more advanced, with doctors possibly (don't hold me to this) a few years away from severely crippling or eliminating the disease altogether.
15 Innovative Arthritic Aids
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Boomersutra
Seniors Spice it Up in Video Sex Guides for Arthritis, Hip Surgery & More
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Slip-On Milk Bottles
Konstantinos Ladas Redesigns a Spill-Proof Milk Jug
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Multifunctional Arthritis Aids
The MultiAT is an Arthritic Swiss Army Knife
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Arthritis-Assisting Electrical Plugs
The Comforplug Makes Pulling Out Plugs Painless
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Inhaler Guns
The Push-Button Palm Pistol for Senior Citizens
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Fingerless Concept Phones
The Trundlr Cellphone from Sam Stringleman is Designed for Arthritics
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The Lazy Teapot
Pouring Tea Made Easy
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Crude Spa Treatments
The Naftalan Oil Baths Leave You Looking Squeaky Clean
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Arthritis Clothes Pins
The Product Tank Clothes Pegs Alleviate Stress on Disabled Hands
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Double-Duty Mugs
The Kug is a Kettle/Mug Hybrid That Will Revolutionize Tea Time
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Bee Venom Therapy
Pay-Per-Sting Treatments
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Anti-Aging Hand Treatments
So Your Hands Match Your Botoxed Face
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Bone Repair Via Injection
Stem Cell Shots Could Treat Injuries and Arthritis in 5 Years
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Arthritic Innovations
Ireland Experts on the Cusp of a Cure
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Elderly Cooking Aids
Ching-hao Hsu Designs the Arthritis Handle for Those With Joint Pain
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AI-Powered Bedside Massage Robots
The 'Phill' Massager Robot Allows for Spa Treatments from Home
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
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Smart Walking Canes
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Empowering Walking Sticks
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Malleable Stress Relief Mouses
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Smart Aid Kits
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Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Self-Stabilizing Mouse Designs
The 'ST[ILT]' Mouse by Monica Bhyrappa Supports Users with Tremors
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Kid-Friendly AR Helmets
The 'AR Helmet' Concept by Designer Dot Supports Creativity
Modern Curvy Furniture Designs
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Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Sleek Ergonomic Mouse Concepts
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AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
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Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Computerized Lipstick Applicators
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Recovery-Assisting Rehab Robots
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Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts
The Microsoft Form Travel Mouse by Carl Betterley is Compact
Mobility-Boosting Cane Accessories
The NextStride Helps People with Parkinson's Escape "Freezes"
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids
The Steady Walking Aid is Meant to Assist Elderly Pets
Ergonomic Scroll Mouse Peripherals
The SliderMouse Pro from Contour Prevents Wrist Pain
Optimized Ergonomics Office Chairs
The Anthros Task Chair is Registered with the FDA
Redesigned Mechanical Computer Mouse
The Gime Mouse Concept Reuses Old Keyboard Parts
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
AI Pet Care Apps
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Contoured Comfort Mouse Designs
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Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Monstrous AI-Powered Gaming Chairs
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Accessibility-Focused Foot Mouses
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Physiotherapy Device Ecosystems
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Gesture Control Smart Desks
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Tactile AI Toolkits
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Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Automated Neck Massage Wearables
The MOZA AI RoboHands Delivers a 4D Massage from Anywhere
AI-Enabled Brain Implants
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AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
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Massaging Hand Healthcare Gloves
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Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
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At-Home Stroke Rehabilitation Devices
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Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
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AI Anemia Prevention Apps
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AI Physical Therapy Apps
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Ergonomic Arc-Shaped Mouses
The ProtoArc EM11 Boasts RGB Lighting for a Digital Appearance
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Ergonomic 3D-Printed Pens
ADD APT is a "Superior Writing Tool" That is Incredibly Comfortable
Connected Monitoring Bandages
This Smart Wound Bandage Prototype Monitors for Infection
Saxophone-Inspired Hand Grippers
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Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs
The Honda 'UNI-ONE' Supports Intuitive Movement
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Durable Heated Winter Gloves
The Asmart Heated Gloves Warm Hands Using Infrared Technology
Haptic Feedback VR Gloves
The HaptX G1 Haptic Gloves are Enterprise and Industrial-Ready
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
Weighted Training Gloves
POWERHANDZ Turns Daily Activities Into Workouts with its POWERFIT Gloves
Posture-Analyzing Desk Devices
The 'Amio' Desk Assistant by Christ Thursfield is AI-Enabled
Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers
The Grab Shell is a New Multifunctional Handheld Keyboard Design
Anti-Scrolling Step Apps
Saucony's Marathumb Challenge Gets Participants Taking More Steps
Pressure-Sensitive Mouse Designs
The 'Just another mouse' by Matteo Ercole is Button-Free
Diminutive Desktop Hand Warmers
This Portable Hand-Heating Device Uses Low-Intensity Infrared LEDs
Tongue-Controlled Digital Interfaces
The 'MouthPad' Allows Hands-Free Control Of Digital Devices
Wrist-Worn Smartphone Holders
The 'MATCH' Phone Holder Keeps Devices Literally on Hand
Wrist-Supportive Mouse Pads
Wonjun Jo Designs the New Curble Mouse Pad with Ergonomic Support
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Stingray-Inspired Ergonomic Devices
Waia Designs the Neo Mouse with Comfortable Forms
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Knee Pain Wearable Treatments
The Kneeflow Aids Pain by Using Light, Heat, and Massage
Safety Centric Armchair Designs
Sarah Hossli Designs the Lotte Armchair to Help the Elderly
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Tremor Therapy Wearables
Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s
Wearable Robotic Medical Technology
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Wine-Scented Hand Masks
Patchology's Rosé Fingers Renewing Hand Mask Moisturizes & Softens
AI-Enabled Smart Bandages
This Flexible Bandage Helps Monitor Wound Healing Proactively
Sleek Posture-Correcting Seats
HUMAN MADE Taps ayur chair for a Chic Posture-Correcting Chair
Neural Interface Wristbands
This New Wristband Enables Gesture Control Of Apple Devices
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Convenient Workout Devices
Twelve South Debuts Options for Enhanced Workouts with Apple Devices
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
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AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
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Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons
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Light-Powered Joint Support Systems
The Reviiv 'MOVE+' Light Therapy Device Uses LEDS and Infrared
Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads
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Ailment-Identifying Mirrors
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Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes
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Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
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Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips
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Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts
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Stride-Assisting Wearables
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Miniature Haptic Communicators
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Motion-Controlled Smart Faucets
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Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals
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Dual-Cushion Office Chairs
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Laptop-Friendly Mouse Pads
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AI-Generated Phone Accessories
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Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories
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Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
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Accessibility-Focused Coffee Machines
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Multi-Position Smartphone Controllers
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Flower-Inspired Robotic Grippers
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AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
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AI-Enabled Cabinet Capsules
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Advanced Care Hand Washes
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Tic-Tackling Wrist Wearables
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Stylishly Functional PC Peripherals
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Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
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Gesture-Controlled Apps
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Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
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Chronic Psychosis-Aiding Apps
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AI Audio Transcription
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Smart Fidget Toys
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Hand-Tracking Devices
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Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
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Four-Armed Surgical Robots
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Accessible Payment Cards
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Hand Grip Fidget Toys
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X-Ray Vision Headsets
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Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
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AI-Powered Work Health Monitors
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AI-Driven Robot Gloves
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Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
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Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Developments
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