# Shape-Shifting Keyboards Super-Ergonomic Peripheral Adjusts to Your Typing Style By ElGreco | Published 2009-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-motorized-keyboard-so-ergonomic-it-adjusts-its-shape-to-your-typi References: [smartfishtechnologies](http://www.smartfishtechnologies.com/protected/products_keyboard.php) Talk about a [smart keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-touchscreen-keyboard): This one slowly adapts and adjusts to your typing style through what they call a “Dynamic Positioning Controller.” Why would anyone need this? Well, while you’re reading this you’re at your keyboard. Feel comfortable? Maybe not. Maybe you’re growing a [carpal tunnel syndrome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nocfree) or a repetitive stress injury. It is a known fact that staying at the same position with your hands is not good. Many programmers and typists overcome the stress on the hands/wrists by having multiple keyboards they interchange periodically. This keyboard basically morphs into different shapes for better blood circulation and diminishing wrist pain. Think it’s all blah-blah? This keyboard was jointly collaborated with the [Hospital for Special Surgery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnostic-imaging-system). Perhaps that’s why its price tag is around $150 bucks. Ouch, that hurt! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ergonomic Keyboards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing keyboards that adapt and adjust to users' typing styles for improved comfort and reduced risk of repetitive stress injuries. - **Health-conscious Peripherals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating peripherals that prioritize user health by incorporating features such as shape-shifting designs to encourage better blood circulation and reduce wrist pain. - **Collaborative Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with healthcare professionals and institutions to develop cutting-edge technological solutions for addressing ergonomic and health challenges in the workplace. ### Where This Applies - **Technology Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for ergonomically designed technology peripherals that prioritize user comfort and health. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Healthcare providers can explore partnerships with tech companies to create innovative solutions that promote wellness and reduce health risks associated with prolonged computer use. - **Workplace Ergonomics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies specializing in workplace ergonomics can develop and distribute shape-shifting keyboards as part of a comprehensive solution for reducing musculoskeletal disorders and improving employee well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [Ergonomic Natural Movement Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-keyboard.md) - [Wireless Split Ergonomic Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mistel.md) - [Timber-Accented Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corant-c10-keyboard.md) - [Customizable Two-Part Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naya-create-keyboard.md) - [AI-Powered Ergonomic Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-ergonomic-keyboard.md) - [Wireless Ergonomic Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-ergonomic-keyboard.md) - [Ergonomic Magnetic Component Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuio-flow-keyboard.md) - [Sleek Wireless Split Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing45.md)