[johnx5c]

On a related note, does anyone have suggestions for an engineer who will have to use his hands less and less over time?

[house9-2]

You might want to checkout Talon Voice.

I have used it in the past for hands free coding, there is a steep learning curve but once you get comfortable with it many things can be done faster by voice than with your hands.

Be aware, using your voice all day can be hard on the vocal cords.

- https://talonvoice.com/

[johnx5c]

Thanks, that looks interesting. I'll try it out.

[heavyset_go]

You can use MIDI hardware as input devices. That means you can use foot controllers with pedals and other controls that might be easier to manage than keyboards, mice and trackpads. There are also purpose-built input devices for those with repetitive stress injuries and what not. You use them to work with, or modify, voice controls.

Assuming by engineer you mean a software engineer who uses a computer all day.

[LeonM]

Depends on which field of engineering you are in, but going more towards R&D usually involves less hand work and more brain work. Same for technical consulting.