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24 alternatives to A mouse for shaky hands
Hand tremors from Parkinson's disease and Essential Tremor can make using a computer mouse nearly impossible. The cursor not only flies everywhere but accidental clicks also result in unexpected actions being taken. This of course is extremely frustrating. After my grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2003-2004 I saw this first hand and consequently set about solving the problem in software. SteadyMouse was born. The software contains both an anti-tremor motion rejection algorithm to keep things stable, and an accidental click blocking mechanism to only let through intended clicks.…
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. A mouse for shaky hands launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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The SteadyMouse Project - Mouse Accessibility Software for People with Essential Tremor
2016 · steadymouse.com · its alternatives →
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Based on the framerate-independent momentum simulation[0] that I used in my TPMouse script[1] If you've ever used a mouse with Infinite-scrollwheel such as Logitech, this utility for Windows basically recreates that functionality for any generic mouse. Actually, it's even better than that: this allows for simultaneous horizontal and vertical scrolling, so essentially it combines two of the best features of the Logitech MX Master -- horizontal wheel, and unlocked momentum scrolling -- into one intuitive control scheme. To enable horizontal scrolling, set the X-sensitivity to a value you…
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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An open-source solution designed for individuals with extreme physical limitations, including total paralysis. When traditional assistive tech fails, this works by interpreting a single micro-movement—like slightly opening the mouth—into full PC control. Features a core system that receives micro-signals from any sensor to navigate a customizable hierarchical menu. The system enables voice commands for non-verbal users and bypasses OS language barriers. Ready to restore digital independence.
Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2021 · attejuvonen.fi · its alternatives →
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Keep your computer in 'work' mode without touching the mouse
2021 · its alternatives →
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AbleMouse▲181DIY solution that helps even with complete paralysis
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Mouse Shaker▲105Simulate activity to stay online on messaging apps
Nov 2025 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →
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Making life better for people with Parkinson's today
2020 · its alternatives →
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Abnormal Mouse▲132Swipe, zoom, and rotate with a 'normal' mouse in macOS
2022 · abnormalmouse.intii.com · its alternatives →
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Nomouse▲2282017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Enhance your productivity with Apple Magic Mouse
2018 · moonimal.com · its alternatives →
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2017 · javier.xyz · its alternatives →
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KB Master▲228Use a keyboard instead of a mouse to avoid wrist pain
2024 · kb-master.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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CursorFlow▲122Visualize your cursor tracks and keystrokes on macOS
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Phantomy ▲152Hand gesture control for presentations and beyond
2024 · phantomy.s3-website.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com · its alternatives →
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wink-cursor▲255A lightweight smiley cursor with "winks" on click
Dec 2025 · npmjs.com · its alternatives →
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I've developed a mouse where I click by lifting my fingers instead of pressing them down. I've found that this helps with my RSI and I'm running an Indiegogo campaign (like Kickstarter) to see if others are interested in me doing a production run. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the idea! http://igg.me/p/173482?a=881199
2012 · igg.me · its alternatives →
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Free ultra-fluid mouse scrolling for windows
2025 · smoothiescroll.com · its alternatives →
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💀 Periodically shakes your mouse pointer. Contribute to fastily/im-present development by creating an account on GitHub.
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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