Hands-free technology has come a long way, allowing users with disabilities to control their laptops, smartphones and wheelchairs with the blink of an eye — or even a bite.
The Kinemo One wearable body switch is a highly customizable form of hands-free tech with fingernail-size motion sensors that attach anywhere, enabling users to click and scroll by raising their eyebrow or wiggling their toe.
Opening up different means of control was key for Kinemo co-founders Nordine Sebkhi and Arpan Bhavsar. As they said in a recent episode of Assistive Technology Update: “When we were trying to come up with a way for individuals to be able to control devices, we realized there was a lot of customization that was needed in the field. Every mobility condition is entirely unique, everyone moves their body differently, and what we want to do is create a device that’s highly adaptable and customizable to whatever movement a user might have.”
Reviews for Kinemo One show its versatility for users of all ages and abilities:
“Attending college will require my son to have a reliable and independent way to access his computer for schoolwork. Kinemo is the solution we were looking for.” — Christy L.
“Kinemo was a game changer for me to practice law. Because I don’t have a bite switch in my mouth to control my laptop, I can freely move between consulting my legal documents while arguing my motion to the judge.” — Earle B
For more information about Kinema One, visit kinemo.io.
Image courtesy of kinemo.io.
I really enjoyed learning about Kinemo’s Kinetic Control! How do you see it evolving for different types of users? Also, have there been any success stories shared yet? Thanks for sharing such valuable insights!
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