A better, healthier future for computer users
Typeware One
The world's first wearable keyboard & mouse with a standard QWERTY layout and mechanical keys. Engineered for health, comfort and productivity.
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Typware offers a better way to work with computers. In the office or out of office. With or without a desk.
mobile
Freedom to move
Whether you're at the desk, on the move, or embracing life as a digital nomad, computer work should be healthy and comfortable.
Allow yourself freedom of movement and posture while working with your computer. Worn at the hands, the light-weight mechanical keyboard and spatial mouse allows you to interact with your laptop, XR glasses, desktop or virtual desktop. And drink your cup of coffee.
truly ergonomic
Removing the causes of physical strain
Repetitive strain injury is far from gone, though new names like CANS and WRULD have been introduced. Current ergonomic devices have lead only to limited improvement, as they are still a result of compromises. That’s why Typeware goes for a fully wearable solution. Read the explanation of the benefits, applying expert criteria.
innovative
Wearable QWERTY
QWERTY was introduced on typewriters 150 years ago and has become the standard for all typing devices on all platforms.
To make the transition from your current set-up to a truly ergonomic, deskless workspace, we designed our flagship product around the familiar 10-finger QWERTY layout and kept the mechanical keys.
The QWERTY/QWERTZ/AZERTY keymap and key combinations are of course fully customizable.
In order to make computer keyboards and mice truly ergonomic, but maintain the same productivity, we've made the keyboard and mouse wearable. Typeware thus offers computer workers superior ergonomics + the freedom to move.
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"We're empowering people to create with next generation computer interfaces"
Laurens van de Laar, Founder and CEO
perfect fit
Made to fit your hands
We've reengineered the keyboard towards the natural form of the body and hands. The comfortable clip and per-finger adjustment allow you to precisely position each mechanical key for a perfect fit.
In this way, you can interact with your computer AND sit, stand and walk however you like.
deskless
Truly ergonomic computer input, at the desk & beyond
Imagine a keyboardless and mouseless desk. What a difference would this make? It may at first seem unrealistic, but Typeware has really made it. Still easy to use, no compromises. Break through these barriers!
Typeware on Tour
Get your hands on a device
Typeware wants to give you a chance to really try out the device. See if you can be up-to-speed in half an hour and become an enthusiast.
On our tour list: Europe, San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, New York City, Philidelphia, Washingthon DC, Japan.
Typeware will visit regions & company sites in case of sufficient interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
How does Typeware differ from existing ergonomic keyboards?
Ergonomic keyboards offer many upgrades over the traditional keyboard: mechanical keys, split ortholinear layouts, layers, thumb clusters, and integrated mice — which improve comfort and performance, and also feature in the Typeware One. Yet even the best ergonomic keyboards to date, still bind you to the desk, heavily restrain your posture and withhold you from the vast range of natural and healthy movement.
Typeware is the world's first wearable ergonomic keyboard, bringing liberation of posture and freedom of movement on top of the best known ergonomic keyboard innovations. We believe this results in the most comprehensive ergonomic solution on the market.
When can I expect my device?
We are currently turning our working & tested prototype into a manufacturable product. Prior to expected shipment date, Typeware will post frequent updates. Items will be shipped in the order they are received, with priority given to pre-orders.
How can I get involved or support the project?
And you can always reach out at support@typeware.nl. We are open to hear about ideas, suggestions, special wishes.
Are the keyswitches customizable?
Unfortunately not right now. We would love to have customisable keyswitches, however only one mass manufactured keyswitch meets the requirements for a wearable device which needs lighter springs to feel like "normal" keys (there is more natural travel and never big arm muscles involved). That switch is the Kailh Low Profile Choc - Pro Pink (20g) Linear. In fact, we've even lowered the force further to 15g with custom springs.
Unfortunately, we haven't easily been able to get Tactile or Clicky switches with appropriately low spring forces, but this is something we are interested to develop in future and make available for upgrade.
Why not a glove?
Typeware is designed to be maximally familiar to existing keyboard users, which means tactile buttons, which currently cannot be reliably simulated with gloves. There are many additional drawbacks and limitations of glove-like input devices, such as cleaning difficulty.
Why has such a device not been invented before?
Though there have been previous attempts to build a wearable keyboard, they all had huge learning curves (due to quirky layouts or abnormal hand positioning or both) that prevented them from mass adoption.
Additionally 3D printing technology has only recently reached a maturity to allow for rapid functional prototype iteration. This has turned out to be indispensable for a deceptively difficult job of engineering the ergonomic correctly.
Further, Typeware has achieved several technological breakthroughs, based on advancements in sensor technology