CALGARY, Alberta, June 27, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cyberhand Technologies International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CYHD), a leading computer peripheral design company specializing in innovative wireless ergonomic products for mobile and desktop users, announced that it has completed the design of its two computer mouse products that will eliminate Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) such as Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), that result from the daily use of computers.
In preparation for the commercial launch of Cyberhand's ergonomic mouse line, the company has retained the services of two of the world's leading authorities in Kinesiology, Dr. Dan Robinson, PhD and Dr. Evan Graham, PhD. These two renowned experts will use scientific research and analysis to document the abilities of the company's products to reduce the occurrence of extremely costly RSI injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, while also helping Cyberhand to continually refine the design of its products.
Dr. Robinson will concentrate on the RSI alleviating aspects of the mice, while Dr. Graham will be responsible in fine tuning the mice for optimum performance. Dr. Robinson's research was instrumental in the design of Cyberhand's original prototypes. His new duties will also include ensuring that the production of the computer mice maintains Cyberhand's exacting design requirements. Both doctors will also work with corporations and organizations to demonstrate how Cyberhand's products will increase productivity, reduce stress and eliminate the effects of RSI and CTS resulting from the use of computer mice in the workplace.
"Our state-of-the-art products will help to eliminate much of the incidences of RSI caused by use of poorly designed computer mice. RSI is a multi-billion dollar problem and the use of non-ergonomic mice is the most common cause of RSI injuries and CTS in the workplace," states Mike Burke, President of Cyberhand Technologies International.
"In an IDC report from December of 2002, the research organization projected that 63.8 million computer mice will be sold in the U.S. in 2006. We are targeting a minimum of two percent of that market and will focus most of our marketing efforts on U.S. corporations and organizations. Cyberhand will work with these customers to help them significantly reduce lost revenue due to lost man-hours, while also helping them to lower their insurance premiums due to the drop in occupational illnesses they'll experience," continues Burke.
According to the U.S. Department of Labour, reports of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome consistently comprise over 65% of all occupational illnesses in private industry and require the longest recuperation period of all conditions resulting in lost workdays, with a medium of 30 days away from work. In 2000, this amounted to over 250,000 cases and over US$2.1 billion in compensation payments.
About Cyberhand Technologies International, Inc.
Cyberhand Technologies International, Inc. is a leading computer peripheral design company specializing in innovative wireless ergonomic products for mobile and desktop users. The company designs, manufactures, markets and sells leading edge consumer electronics devices that feature innovative ergonomic designs, advanced software development and technologies that are far superior to other products in the market. Cyberhand is focused on developing products that allow computer, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and Smartphone users the ultimate in mobility, productivity, performance and comfort. The company's initial products include:
-- Computer Game Controllers that are 40% more responsive than
competing products
-- Wireless Keyboards for PDAs and Smartphones
-- Ergonomic Computer Mouse Products that eliminate computer-related
repetitive stress injuries
-- Related Software Upgrades and other Peripherals such as Keyboards,
Cameras and Scanners
This press release contains forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements and forecasts involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the near future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially.