Evaluating the Impact of Mouse Curvature Design on Hand Ergonomics and Comfort in E-Sport Players Through EMG and 3D Kinematics Measurement Methods

Wen-Tzu Tang

2023

Abstract

This research compares the impact of two different mouse curvature designs on comfort parameters, wrist muscle fatigue, and E-sport performance. Sixteen elite male right-handed E-sport players participated in the study, testing five different mouse models. Click performance, muscle activation signals, finger pressure, and 3D motion data were recorded. The testing involved five different mouse models (BenQ Zowie, FK1, FK1+, FK2, S1, S2) to compare hand ergonomics and comfort, with peak position and length as the parameters. Click performance was tested. Analysis revealed no significant difference in click performance between mouse models, but FK1 showed reduced fatigue after 60 seconds of clicking. Different curvatures resulted in varying wrist angles and fatigue levels. The results showed that bigger length and height on the back for symmetrical mouse did not provide a performance advantage, with the back tall design exhibiting higher fatigue. The mid-tall design showed less fatigue and could potentially reduce wrist extension and stress on the carpal tunnel. This study provides insights into the impact of mouse curvature on hand ergonomics, comfort, and muscle fatigue in E-sport players, aiding mouse design improvements and consumer guidance.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Tang W. (2023). Evaluating the Impact of Mouse Curvature Design on Hand Ergonomics and Comfort in E-Sport Players Through EMG and 3D Kinematics Measurement Methods. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Sport Sciences Research and Technology Support - Volume 1: icSPORTS; ISBN 978-989-758-673-6, SciTePress, pages 169-172. DOI: 10.5220/0012190400003587

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icsports23,
author={Wen-Tzu Tang},
title={Evaluating the Impact of Mouse Curvature Design on Hand Ergonomics and Comfort in E-Sport Players Through EMG and 3D Kinematics Measurement Methods},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Sport Sciences Research and Technology Support - Volume 1: icSPORTS},
year={2023},
pages={169-172},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012190400003587},
isbn={978-989-758-673-6},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Sport Sciences Research and Technology Support - Volume 1: icSPORTS
TI - Evaluating the Impact of Mouse Curvature Design on Hand Ergonomics and Comfort in E-Sport Players Through EMG and 3D Kinematics Measurement Methods
SN - 978-989-758-673-6
AU - Tang W.
PY - 2023
SP - 169
EP - 172
DO - 10.5220/0012190400003587
PB - SciTePress