# Mouth-Operated Mice The IntegraMouse Plus Affords the Hands-Free Use of a Computer By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integramouse-plus References: [red-dot.de](http://red-dot.de/pd/online-exhibition/work/?lang=en&code=2012-15-3959&y=2012&c=167&a=0) & [abatec-ag](http://www.abatec-ag.com/) The movements required by one's fingers to operate a [regular computer mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-mouse-concept) aren't complicated ones; however, you generally to need the use of your hands in order to interact with the common household device. The IntegraMouse Plus is an innovative piece of electronic equipment that changes one's criteria for browsing the internet and accessing media virtually. Designed by Peter Groiss of the Abatec Group, this invention allows amputees, paraplegics and people with all sorts of [physical disabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch) to click and scroll. It's been developed to be [wireless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-nova) so that it can be fixed in the position of one's preference, communicating user commands to a USB transmitter. The LIFEtool IntegraMouse Plus is controlled with the mouth and maintains an unobstructed sight line for a good view of the monitor ahead. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hands-free Technology:** The development of mouth-operated mice like the IntegraMouse Plus is paving the way for hands-free technology, allowing individuals with disabilities to interact with computers and other devices without the use of their hands. - **Assistive Devices:** The IntegraMouse Plus is an example of the growing market for assistive devices designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities. - **Inclusive Design:** The creation of mouth-operated mice highlights the importance of inclusive design, as it brings attention to the need for technology that caters to individuals with a variety of physical limitations and abilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the development of mouth-operated mice by integrating these devices into medical settings to improve patient access to digital healthcare resources. - **Technology:** The technology industry has the opportunity to further innovate in the realm of assistive devices by creating more advanced and user-friendly mouth-operated mice and expanding their capabilities. - **Accessibility:** The accessibility industry can leverage mouth-operated mice as a disruptive innovation opportunity, by focusing on creating more inclusive and accessible technology solutions for individuals with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-tongueoperated-trackpad.md) - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md) - [Wearable Gesture-Based Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clip-mouse.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Foot Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-mouse.md) - [Remote Presentation Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-finger-mouse.md) - [Modular AI-Powered Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octoassist-mouse.md) - [Smart Health-Monitoring Mouthpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouthio.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilt-mouse.md) - [Ergonomic Ring-Style Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnima-airpoint-ring.md)