Ergonomic Human Interface Hacking

Presented at HOPE X (2014), July 18, 2014, 8 p.m. (60 minutes)

Do you experience numbness or weakness in your hands? Do you have a permanent case of Emacs pinky? Are you playing vi golf for your health? Since the release of the Macintosh 30 years ago, mainstream human-computer interfaces have changed little, and hardcore computer users (hackers, coders, gamers, etc.) are paying the price.This talk will examine potential solutions to the repetitive strain injuries commonly experienced by computer users, including: head-based cursor control, ultra-ergo keyboards, foot pedals, and other optimizations.


Presenters:

  • Carl Haken
    Carl Haken is a Brooklyn-based developer, DevOps engineer, and entrepreneur. He has a keen interest in human-computer interfaces.

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