The Inverse Keyboard

So what is an ‘Inverse Keyboard’? The simple explanation is a keyboard made of keys you pull instead of push. Why make a keyboard like this? To combat repetitive strain injury/ repetitive stress syndrome. If people had another option to break up the routine of using the standard keyboard, they’d probably consider using something like this.

On closer inspection, this mock-up design looks like a Lego keyboard. In actuality, those bumps are air intakes. All the keys are linked to an air valve that operates like a vacuum. Put your finger on a key to cover the intake, resulting in a key that suctions onto your finger. You lift your finger a small amount to register a keystroke.

Currently, you could roam your hands over your keyboard glancing the keys and they would move a slight amount. The same can happen for the Inverse Keyboard. No keystrokes would register until you intentionally lift a key.

To drive the functionality home, the keys would not be capable of being pushed in. It would be something to adjust to, which would be good exercise for the brain - similar to trying to brush your teeth with your left hand if you usually use your right.