Microsoft introduces new peripherals that use assistive technology to cover all kinds of needs



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Microsoft has launched a series of PC accessories focused on technological inclusion.

When it comes to creating new technological products, more and more firms are thinking about how to adjust them at the level of accessibility so that all users can have the possibility of using them as they deserve. In this way, Microsoft has chosen to join said proposaland has introduced some new customizable mice.

These mice have been created especially thinking about inclusion at a technological level, and for this very reason are fully customizable. Starting from the base, it is possible to combine a series of accessories (including Hubs, Joysticks and more options) depending on the needs of each person, being possible use them with any Windows PC as desired.

Microsoft reinforces its commitment to inclusion by launching new accessories with assisted technology

As we mentioned, in the event Ability Summit of 2022, from Microsoft they have taken advantage to launch a new set of bespoke products for users using assistive technology. Some details are already available on its American website and, broadly speaking, they are a series of accessories similar to a mouse but much more inclusiveby being able to form new, most interesting concepts through other accessories.



This is what one of Microsoft’s new technology-assisted accessories looks like to focus on inclusion

Along with this mouse, Microsoft has also taken the opportunity to launch the Adaptive Hub, a central inclusion accessories through which you will be able to connect the buttons, mice and accessories that you want to your computer, having the possibility of manually configuring each one of them to change its mode of operation.

Besides, the Adaptive Buttons they are also very interesting, since despite looking like normal buttons, they can be configured to perform interesting actions. In this way, regardless of the disability that a person has, they will be able to do anything with their Windows computer, such as browse the Internet, explore files or even play games. Moreover, for this the Joystick that can be purchased can be a spectacular solution.

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These new inclusive Microsoft products cannot be purchased yet on the company’s website, but it is expected that they will soon be available for purchase. In addition, in order to guarantee improvements in its products regarding accessibility, Microsoft has also announced the opening of the new Including TechLabwhere they plan to continue developing new products and options:

“This new, expanded space represents what we’ve learned over the past five years and allows our product creators to expand on this work in new ways and with new products.”

Microsoft Adaptive Button

Microsoft Adaptive Button is one of the accessibility solutions with assisted technology that the firm has presented

In this way, the commitment to inclusive Microsoft accessories is one of the most interesting proposals currently available on the market. There are still many details to be finalized, but there are many who will appreciate that the firm cares about all types of users. Already in 2017, they launched a similar proposal for Xbox users, but this one is much more interesting considering the flexibility it offers.

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