Footime Foot Mouse and Programmable Pedal for PC Control
Author: Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2017/12/22 - Updated: 2026/02/01
Publication Type: Product Release, Update
Category Topic: Electronics - Software - Related Publications
Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Insights, Updates
Synopsis: This product review details an assistive technology device designed to address upper extremity repetitive strain injuries and mobility limitations that affect computer use. The Footime foot mouse consists of a cursor-controlling slipper that fits any foot size and a two-level programmable pedal with customizable shortcuts for different software programs. The device's authority stems from its practical engineering approach, offering solutions for individuals with arthritis, stroke recovery, amputation, and carpal tunnel syndrome - conditions that make traditional mouse use difficult or impossible. By enabling foot-based computer control and compatibility with on-screen keyboards, this technology provides people with disabilities an alternative input method that reduces pain while maintaining productivity, making it particularly valuable for those who spend extended periods working on computers - Disabled World (DW).
Introduction
Ergonomically designed, Footime foot mouse and programmable pedal can help people with hand, arm, shoulder, or, more generally, upper body stresses/difficulties by allowing them to do all PC entries (typing and surfing) by foot.
It's a two-part input device: one for cursor control ("slipper"), the other for mouse clicks and shortcuts (the pedal).
The slipper-shaped cursor controller is intuitively easy to use and efficient (in the same way as moving a regular mouse by hand). With elastic strap and Velcro ends, the "slipper" can fit any sizes of foot.
Main Content
The pedal with two-level design prevent user from stepping on the wrong buttons. These buttons not only mimic all "hand" mouse clicks, but also allow people to program their own customized shortcuts. (up to 10 shortcuts for each program!) The preset popular shortcuts selected from popular programs make it even more convenient to use.
A small pop-up window on screen shows all button locations and their defined functions. So user can easily "see" and touch the buttons by foot.
When working with some on-screen keyboard software, our mouse even enables people to do typing by foot! Now, nothing can stop people from enjoying their computers!
In addition to hand/arm/shoulder difficulties such as arthritis, stroke, amputation, etc., the Footime foot mouse is perfect for people with carpal tunnel syndrome as well.
The growing reliance on computer and the Internet has resulted in this epidemic of injury to workers who perform daily intensive computer work. The foot mouse reduces pain and boosts efficiency by adding a foot-controlled input and avoiding repetitive hand/eye movement between "hand" mouse and keyboard. What's more, this powerful device can help people multitask, avoid contamination through hands or gloves, and give gamers an extra "hand" to fight.
No pain, more gain!
The foot mouse simply gives you a hand! Once you try it, you'll love it. Let your powerful feet help your vulnerable hands. Or give your hands a break and put your happy feet to work! Using a computer and the Internet has become an inseparable part of our daily lives and it should not be an exception to physically-challenged people.
Unlike some toy-like, half-baked, and hard-to-use foot mice or pedals on the market, this practical, efficient, and versatile foot mouse was designed with pro's needs in mind (both hardware and software).
Insights, Analysis, and Developments
Editorial Note: The shift toward foot-operated input devices represents an important recognition that accessibility extends beyond basic accommodation to include preventing injury in all computer users. While products like the Footime foot mouse initially serve those with existing disabilities, they also address the growing epidemic of repetitive strain injuries affecting workers across industries. The ability to program custom shortcuts and integrate with on-screen keyboards suggests thoughtful design rather than a simple novelty item. As our relationship with computers continues to intensify, solutions that distribute physical strain across different body parts - rather than concentrating it in hands and wrists - may become standard ergonomic practice rather than specialized assistive technology. The question isn't whether foot mice will become more common, but whether workplace safety standards will eventually require multiple input methods as preventive measures - Disabled World (DW).
Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.