Nendo have just released a series of computer accessories for Elecom, including this rather unusual mouse called 'Kandenchi'.

The new wireless computer mouse has been designed to emulate the shape of a battery; which also gives it it's name since 'kandenchi’ means 'battery' in Japanese.

The form is based on the mouse’s own rechargeable nature, and Nendo have reinterpreted the 'positive terminal' as a left-click button, whilst the scrolling wheel and right-click button are on the side.

A little unorthodox perhaps, but according to Nendo, this design solution increases portability and allows for vertical use - making the mouse easy to use on planes, trains and other places with limited workspace.

Photography Hiroshi Iwasaki.