MoErgo Introduces the Go60 Portable Split Keyboard with Touchpads

MoErgo has announced a new unconventional keyboard, the Go60, which features improved ergonomics in a more portable form factor. One of its main highlights is the decision to equip each half of the keyboard with its own touch-sensitive surface. These circular trackpads are positioned within easy reach of the index finger, allowing for cursor control without lifting your hands from the home row.

The keyboard features silent Cherry Blossom mechanical switches, and its low-profile design with a flat platform makes the device thinner and more convenient for transport. The manufacturer considered this aspect by developing a special carrying case, reminiscent of a bento box, which holds both the keyboard itself and the magnetic feet for tilt adjustment.

The device runs on the open-source ZMK firmware, which is gaining popularity among wireless keyboard enthusiasts. It opens up wide possibilities for customizing the key layout and trackpad gestures, while also ensuring energy efficiency. The stated battery life from the built-in batteries is up to two weeks, though that's without using any backlighting.

The exact cost and launch date have not yet been announced, but the keyboard is interesting in its own right due to its unusual form factor, which simplifies transport and allows for work in various environments.

Previously, Google also presented an unusual keyboard—the Gboard Dial concept with dials instead of keys, inspired by retro telephones. It's safe to say this particular specimen would be a challenge to use as a comfortable keyboard, but as an interesting and unconventional concept—absolutely.