Contrary to what is on the market today, the Padrone mouse is a ring, equipped with sensors to transform any surface into a touchpad hence replacing the computer mouse. In the ongoing crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, Padrone has raised over $100’000, surpassing the set goal - updated.
Three founders, Marc Speck, Nicolas Richtli and Thomas Stauffer, have introduced a prototype of the Padrone Ring, a reinvented mouse, designed to bring a new user experience. The ring-mouse connects to the computer through smart Bluetooth and is equipped with multiple sensors to track movements of the fingers. The index finger, on which the ring sits, is used to tap and move the cursor, the middle finger activates the left-click while both fingers together facilitate scrolling. No software installation is required.
After five years of research and testing, the startup team is now ready to start production. Through the crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, the team aimed to raise $50’000. Today, however, more than $100’000 from 489 backers has been raised. The first shipment is scheduled for June.
The degree of innovativeness of the mouse has fascinated several potential users but also the media such as the Forbes, which mentioned Padrone as one of the 22 innovative startups to watch for at CES Las Vegas, Gizmodo, Cnet, Wired among others. Padrone is also in the Innosuisse coaching program.
Update 1 January 2020
According to a tweet the start-up is still settig up manufacturing facilities in Switzerland. First shipments are planned for the second half of 2020.
(RAN)
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