Product Review: NaturalPoint - the SmartNAV Hands Free Computer Mouse

If you work on the computer, if you recreationally use a computer but have trouble maneuvering the mouse, or if you get hand fatigue or pain by using the mouse- this product is for you. For many people who are living with chronic pain or disability, the computer not only becomes a main source of income, but for vital socialization as well. What happens when the one thing that helps us become independent..our computers, ends up being a source of pain? Typing, moving a mouse and any repetitive movement can be painful for anyone, but especially those with pre-existing joint problems.

The NaturalPoint SmartNAV is a hands free ergonomic mouse for people with Carpal Tunnel, RSI and other special needs. This really is good for anyone with disabilities effecting their hands and wrists, whether your hand movement is diminished or non-existent. You can increase your productivity by simply moving your head to control your computer, with the ergonomic mouse alternatives. You can also use this program just for clicking the "mouse" or for full typing.

SmartNAV was designed to complement the natural head motion you already perform when looking around. Moving your head less than a quarter inch easily maneuvers the cursor across your entire screen. The system uses an infrared camera that tracks a reflective dot worn on the user's forehead or baseball cap, etc, thus allowing users to control a cursor and navigate a computer non-manually.