Written on November 19, 2008 – 6:49 am | by Maria Mihale |

I’ve realized that working so much with the keyboard has some consequences as far as my fingers are concerned. After a long day of switching between control + v or control + c, enter, space, and all sorts of letters, in order to form words and sentences, well, the only thing my fingers could use is a massage. It would be not only invigorating, but also a very pleasant way for them to end the day. For my fingers, that is.

What you are seeing here is not some kind of electrically powered bowling ball, but the Danball Finger Massaging Robot. This is what I need, alright! Of course, this product is not a “robot” by any stretch of the imagination, unless you can roll it down a bowling alley and make it knock over more pins.

The Danball from Ekbo is the latest technological breakthrough in health and relaxation therapy. Even more precisely, the device is meant for finger relaxation. Designed for home use, this compact, convenient device applies shiatsu massage therapy to the pressure points in your fingertips. Simply slip your fingers into the provided holes and the Danball automatically switches on for a one minute intensive massaging session.



Shiatsu massage therapy is designed to balance automatic and sympathetic nerves and treatment of pressure points in the fingertips, and has been linked to an improvement in the immune system and relief from insomnia, headaches and irritability. In addition, as if that weren’t enough, you get infrared fingernail treatment, to improve growth, while a soothing melody and LED light show enhance relaxation.

The Danball Finger Massaging Robot is designed for home use, but I can easily see it being used in most offices too. Maybe this could help treat the plague of carpel tunnel or repeated wrist syndrome.

The device comes in three colors: purple, clear and grey, measuring 12 centimeters in diameter and 670 grams. The external material is polycarbonate, while the internal is silicon gum. After charging the robot for 3 hours, you can use it approximately 50 times (based on 1 minute usage).

As far as I’m concerned, anything that could make the fingers feel better after a long day of work is worth the investment. And if you’re interested in the Danball, you can have it for $1991.00. Oh my God, this is too much! Even for my precious fingers!

(Source: gadgets.boingboing.net)