There shall also be a mouse bungee which prevents the mouse cord from dragging in the way to allow for more precise movements, as well as textured caps for computer keys to prevent slipping and improve grip.
One of the first products to be launched by Ikea as a part of the Uppkoppla range will be a biometric wrist support which not only improves the comfort of using a mouse or a keyboard but also helps to prevent wrist strain. The app, which was revealed at Ikea’s annual product conference, the Democratic Design Days, will be able to measure biometrics to ensure that users can easily gain access to their customised accessory range, per The Verge. Using body scans, the Unyq 3D printers create products which are made to the exact measurements of an individual customer. Unyq has developed the technique of 3D-printed products for the creation of prosthetics. Thanks to the use of 3D printing, each product can be customised and specifically made to suit the needs and fit of each gamer who purchases a product from the range. Introducing the Uppkoppla range for all gamersįorever looking to innovate, the new Ikea range called Uppkoppla, which roughly translates to ‘online’ in Swedish, will be a 3D-printed range of products. This is why it’s great to see a company that’s not traditionally associated with gaming of any sort to weigh into the industry while teaming up with an eSports company and prosthetics company to deliver a product that can benefit all gamers. Efforts have been made by many software developers and hardware designers, such as with the new God of War bringing in a better selection of difficulties and customisable controls as well as Microsoft with the Xbox Adaptive Controller, to make gaming more accessible, but more can be done. Not only will they be creating accessories for gamers, but those accessories will also be customisable, and many are aimed at helping to make gaming more accessible to those who have mobility issues.Īccessibility in video gaming has been a hot topic this year. In collaboration with prosthetics company Unyq as well as Area Academy, of the eSports industry, the flat-pack furniture specialists will soon be the talk of the gaming community. Swedish furniture giant Ikea will soon be expanding its range to cater specifically to gamers. Ikea, Unyq, and Area Academy Combine to Make Customisable Accessories for Gamers
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