What kind of keyboard is Keyball?

This article will explain what the Keyball is and how it differs from a regular keyboard, as simply as possible.

The Keyball's features are:
・A split keyboard divided into left and right halves
・Equipped with a trackball that can be operated with the thumb
・Highly customizable design that can be tailored to your preferences
These three features make it a slightly special keyboard.

Unlike conventional keyboards, it is designed to allow for "a comfortable posture," "no need to reach for a mouse," and "customization according to your usage."

【Differences from a regular keyboard】

1. Easy on the wrists and shoulders due to comfortable posture

Since the Keyball is split into left and right halves, you can type with your shoulders open in a natural posture.
This reduces the strain on your shoulders, neck, and wrists, making it suitable for long hours of work.

2. No need to reach for the mouse

The Keyball is equipped with a trackball that can be operated with your thumb,
allowing you to control the pointer without taking your hands off the keyboard.
・Eliminates the action of switching to a mouse
・Maintains work tempo
・Reduces hand travel distance
These are some of the benefits.

3. Customizable into your own personalized keyboard

The Keyball allows for detailed customization of key assignments and behavior.
You can freely change key assignments in your browser using the Remap web service, and finely adjust trackball behavior to your liking.

While the Keyball has fewer keys, you can assign many keys by using the layer function, and you can also assign shortcuts like Ctrl + Shift + T to a single key.

It is designed not just as a "special keyboard," but as a tool to simultaneously improve work efficiency and reduce physical strain.

It is an ideal design for those who want to achieve "split keyboard + mouse operation" with a single device.