replacing high-frequency clicking with natural, low- impact wrist flicks. This keeps the hand in a neutral, relaxed state and removes the primary biomechanical triggers for nerve pain and inflammation. • Arthritis & Joint Inflammation Severe arthritis can make the fine motor tasks of grip- ping a mouse or clicking buttons painful and restrictive. Kinemo offloads these tasks to larger, pain-free joints or muscle groups, allowing users to regain device access without exacerbating joint inflammation or finger stiff- ness. • Upper-Limb Differences & Amputations For individuals born with limb differences or those who have experienced limb loss, Kinemo offers a customizable interface. Because the tracers can be placed anywhere on the body, users can utilize their full range of existing motion to create a control scheme that feels intuitive. • Cerebral Palsy & Ataxia For individuals with involuntary movements or tremors, Kinemo’s adjustable sensitivity and gesture-filtering soft- ware distinguish intentional commands from background spasms, providing a smoother and more stable experi- ence.
Image 6: Accessible: “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.
INSIDE THE TECHNOLOGY Kinemo’s tracers are ultra-compact, fingernail-sized motion sensors that can be placed anywhere on the body. They attach securely to the skin or clothing using a snap-in and single- use sticker. Each tracer connects to a lightweight wearable processing unit that captures motion data in real time. This data is analyzed by Kinemo’s proprietary machine learning algorithm, which identifies the unique kinematic patterns of each gesture. Once detected, gestures are translated into human-device interactions (HDIs) such as: • Proportional controls : joystick movement, mouse navi- gation, scrolling • Discrete commands: mouse clicks, finger taps, keystrokes, switch activation The mapping of body gestures to HDIs is customized to the user’s control needs through a Kinemo app companion. HDIs are transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth for personal devices or through a custom wireless interface for assistive equipment like power wheelchairs and AAC systems.
Image 5: Universality: “Kinemo works with whatever movement I have, not just head motion. I haven’t used any other devices with that level of universality.” - Keith P.
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