This new mouse aims to 'reinvent' scrolling with a built-in rotary wheel

The Rotary Mouse is a new mouse that is attempting to "reinvent" scrolling by replacing the traditional scroll wheel with a built-in rotary wheel. With the rotary wheel in place of the traditional scroll wheel, scrolling up and down is replaced by clockwise and counterclockwise turns.

The Rotary Mouse is an independent creation by a single engineer and entrepreneur, and the product is set to debut via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launching on June 17. According to its creator, replacing the traditional scroll wheel with a rotary wheel improves scroll speed when zipping through documents by a factor of 2.5X, with the added benefit of reduced strain from repetitive flicking movements.

The design here also includes tactile feedback and clicks for added precision, enabling much faster, more accurate scrolling stops than a mouse with an infinite scroll wheel. And the design also includes support for standard vertical scrolling for a seamless transition/experience.

Naturally, this design is built for productivity, and for users who deal with large documents, spreadsheets, and source code. Plus, for those looking to scroll through Wikipedia and other online sources faster. The rotary wheel is also designed for creators and video editors who benefit from a timeline jog wheel in apps like Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve. The Kickstarter also mentions that it's useful for slower-paced driving games like Euro Truck Simulator 2 as a tiny steering wheel.

As for the rest of the Rotary Mouse, it's wireless, powered by a single AAA battery, and has compact dimensions of 119 x 60 x 40mm, weighing 59 grams (without the battery). As a productivity mouse, it will ship with a standard optical sensor rated at 1600 DPI. It's also set to debut with a super early-bird price of $49 USD (down from the $139 MSRP), with free shipping.