Study on the Perception of Mouse Weight Based on Moment of Inertia and Center of Mass

Abstract

Video games have become a cultural phenomenon that captivate millions of people worldwide. Alongside the growth of gaming culture, the demand for better gaming equipment has led to diverse research on mice. However, there is a lack of research on how mass distribution affects user perception and performance. In this study, we explored the effects of varying mass distributions on user perception of mouse weight. We fabricated mice with variable centers of mass (CoM) and moments of inertia while keeping the actual weight constant. The results showed that changes in CoM can alter perceived weight, but changes in moments of inertia have only a limited effect. The results of this study could provide a preliminary understanding of how weight perception varies with different mass distributions of a mouse. © 2025 Copyright held by the owner/author(s).