# Foot-Operated Computer Peripherals This Mouse is Targeted Towards Musicians Who Use Web Tutorials By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-04-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-operated-computer-peripheral References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/smashmouse-foot-mouse/54247/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smashmouseusa/smashmouse-universal-pedal-for-hands-free-computer) An Atlanta-based musician named Robb Dillon has invented a peculiar but high-tech computer peripheral, dubbed the SMASHmouse, that is more or less a computer mouse that is different in that it is designed to be operated by feet rather than hands. This unique computer peripheral, which can be used in conjunction with both [Windows and MacOS computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seenda-mou302), takes the form of a foot pad that users can interact with by either rolling their ankle or by stomping either side of the pad for the equivalent of conventional left-clicking and right-clicking. Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring), the $80 SMASHmouse is targeted towards musicians who want to follow along with online tutorials and play their instrument without having to pause playing in order to operate their computer mouse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Foot-operated Computer Peripherals:** A trend towards foot-operated computer peripherals is emerging, creating opportunities for innovative products like the SMASHmouse. - **Musicians Using Web Tutorials:** The rise in musicians using web tutorials presents an opportunity for specialized computer peripherals, like the SMASHmouse, to enhance their learning experience. - **Crowdfunding for Tech Products:** The popularity of crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter enables inventors, like Robb Dillon, to raise funds for innovative tech products, such as the SMASHmouse. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can explore the potential of foot-operated peripherals like the SMASHmouse to enhance user experience and productivity. - **Music Education:** The music education industry can benefit from specialized computer peripherals like the SMASHmouse, which enable musicians to follow online tutorials seamlessly. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** The rise of innovative tech products like the SMASHmouse presents opportunities for crowdfunding platforms to support and promote these unique inventions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md) - [Hybrid Interface Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-mouse-concept.md) - [Wearable Ring-Inspired Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ring-mouse.md) - [Stone-Inspired Tech Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-mouse-concept.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Modular AI-Powered Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octoassist-mouse.md) - [Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse.md) - [Gaming Foot Pedal Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-foot-pedal.md) - [Redesigned Mechanical Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gima-mouse.md)