Traditional typing methods have become quite outdated nowadays and there is a need to constantly upgrade this technology. AWK: Arduino Wearable Keyboard is an ergonomic input device which is wearable. Arduino Wearable Keyboard is a device whichallows users to effectively communicate by providing various input letters present inthe English Alphabet. This is made possible without using the traditional QWERTY keyboard setup; and rendering an immediate display ofthe output. AWK is highly effective for communication on the go, especially for people with speech disorders. The components used to meet this are Arduino Uno Board, LCD Screen, Bread Board, Push Buttons and Resistors. It makes use of these push buttons to reciprocate interactions during "key" taps or pressesto provide a response of an immediate display of a letter on given the LCD Screen; and reduce the accuracy needed in various positions of hand while typing on a traditional QWERTY keyboard. Thereby, eliminating any need for a traditional QWERTY keyboard.

Arduino Wearable Keyboard, QWERTY Keyboard, Multitap, Input Language, Arduino UNO

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