There are a variety of alternatives to the traditional keyboard from models that split the keys into two halves to voice recognition software.

Split keyboards are what people most commonly think of when they hear the term "ergonomic keyboard". These keyboards divide the letter keys into two halves, and angle each half slightly outwards. The premise is that this is a more natural position for your wrists and forearms (pointing inward, without requiring your elbows to come in as far) thus better conforming to the contours of your body - especially for people with broad chests.

Adjustable-angle split keyboards are similar to fixed-angle, with the advantage that the angle between the two halves can be changed and sometimes the two halves can be physically separated. This allows you to position each half wherever your wrists most naturally rest - or place each half on specially-designed trays attached to each arm rest. (Some people even arrange them vertically, and position their wrists as if shaking someone's hand.). Split-angle designs often also allow you to change the slope (tent) of the keyboard

Contoured keyboards are sculpted to fit the hand; they place the keys in recessed curves that more closely match the natural position of the fingers. This reduces the distance your fingers have to travel when striking keys. These keyboards don't feature quite the same layout as traditional keyboards - some keys are rearranged to be operated by the thumb, since it's stronger than the other fingers.

Keyboard systems such as articulating attachments to desk are also important components of an ergonomic workstation

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