A new foot-operated keyboard from manufacturer Varmilo is poised to offer competitive gamers, creative professionals, and individuals with limited hand mobility an innovative method for controlling digital tasks.
The Varmilo Foot Keyboard features three or four programmable buttons, enabling users to execute commands with their feet. This frees their hands for more precise actions like aiming, movement, or other critical inputs.
The device aims to enhance efficiency and provide an extra degree of control, particularly beneficial for shooter games, fighting titles, or any application requiring numerous shortcuts. Beyond gaming, it targets creative workers, video editors, and streamers.
By shifting certain commands to the feet, the peripheral can increase a user’s Actions Per Minute (APM) in competitive scenarios without compromising hand precision. It also offers ergonomic benefits, potentially reducing strain on hands and wrists during extended use.
The Varmilo Foot Keyboard presents a significant advantage for accessibility, providing an alternative input method for individuals with limited hand mobility.
Technically robust, the device includes Cherry MX Silent Black mechanical switches, boasting a 1000 Hz polling rate and latency under 10 milliseconds. It offers triple connectivity options: wired via USB, Bluetooth 5.0, or a 2.4 GHz dongle.
An internal 2500 mAh battery supports long usage sessions. Its lightweight casing is 3D-printed from PLA and designed for comfortable foot accommodation.
To prevent accidental activation, the switches require a deliberate touch, calibrated with a 60 gf activation force and a 1.5 mm actuation point. This ensures commands are triggered intentionally, not by a casual foot rest.
Actions such as jumping, crouching, weapon swapping, or launching grenades can be mapped to the foot buttons. This reduces the need for complex simultaneous key and mouse inputs.
The existence of the new Varmilo Foot Keyboard was reported by VideoCardz on Tuesday, April 2.