Ergonomic keyboards have been manufactured for years. But can they really make repetitive IT work more bearable? Let’s take a look at some of the different varieties and see.

• Fixed-split keyboards are single boards with keys separated into two or three groups

Analysis: Lets user type at different angles, avoiding wrist strain.

• Adjustable split keyboards have the keyboard split into several pieces, occasionally with elevated sections

Analysis: User can select the angle of typing which works best for them.

• Keyboards with vertically aligned keys

Analysis: The user can type with their hands in a position perpendicular to the desk

• Keyers offer the ability to signal by hand by pressing switches

Analysis: Eliminates the need for a keyboard and often provides another purpose, such as a light source for a wearable computer

• Datahand offers two keyboards, one designed for each hand

Analysis: Wrist motion and finger extension is eliminatedhowever, typing speed is often decreasedModel ExamplesMicrosoft

• Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
• Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
• Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000
• Wireless Keyboard 6000 Bluetooth
• Mobile Keyboard 6000
• Arc Keyboard

Key Ovation

• Goldtouch Ergonomic Split Keyboard
• Goldtouch Go! Travel Keyboard
• Goldtouch for Mac Adjustable Keyboard

Veyboard

• Syllabic Chord Keyboard (produces syllables instead of letters)

GNOME

• On-Screen Keyboard (keyboard accessed on the monitor)

TypeMatrix

• TypeMatrix 2030 Keyboard