it is operated mechanically that's why it called so
keyboard is an input device partially modeled after the typewriter keyboard which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys which act as mechanical levers or electronic switches
mechanical, membrane, rubber dome, and capacitor
The function of a mechanical switch is to open or close a circuit by hand as opposed to an electronic switch which works electronically.
There are mechanical components (anything that moves, like switches/pushbuttons or the stand/wall mount) but 99% of your TV is electronic.
The switched used are most commonly mechanical.
Electromechanics combines the sciences of electromagnetism of electrical engineering and mechanics.Electromechanical devices are those that combine electrical and mechanical parts. These include electric motors, loudspeakers, some fire alarms and mechanical devices powered by them, such as calculators and adding machines; switches, solenoids, relays, crossbar switches and stepping switches.
mechanical switches
Mechanical switches
by using mechanical magnetic floats or electronic float switches
The most common electrical switches are mechanical switches, which make or break an electrical contact when some force, either manual or magnetic, is applied to move the switch to an on or off position. Toggle switches have a lever which is pushed or pulled, like the common light switch. Power windows and locks in automobiles use rocker switches, which rock back and forth when pressed. Keyboard switches are found on computers, washers, stoves and other devices with push controls.Electronic switches are electrical switches which do not have mechanical contacts, but use semiconductor devices. These switches apply electrical control signals to terminals on the switch which opens and closes the contacts. Touch plate devices, soft-touch controls and motion detector switches are frequently electronic. Some electronic safety switches mounted on food processing equipment use radio frequencies which will interrupt the power when a safety door is opened. Electronic switches are available in a vast range of configurations such as toggle, rocker, push button, rotary, slide, and reed and relay switches.
Mercury is used in switches because it is a liquid metal, conducts electricity, and is very stable. Switches made from mercury are also called "Silent Switches", since the switching occurs when the mercury makes the connection between the contacts, instead of a mechanical switch. The mercury is usually contained in a small glass vial within the switch. It is also commonly found in home thermostats, used to control heating and/or air conditioning systems.
A keyboard that uses mechanical keys (the ones that click really loud when you press them) which use physical switches instead of a set of membranes to detect key presses.