By consolidating all gesture-based controls into one system, Kinemo unlocks advanced capabilities rarely possible with traditional controllers. For example: • Swiping & Scrolling: Achieved with just two tracers, one for proportional control and one for a quick “hold” gesture. • Drag-and-drop: Also performed with just two Kinemo tracers: one proportional control and one discrete gesture for a sustained “hold”. Drag-and-drop is notoriously chal- lenging, or even impossible to perform, for most alterna- tive controllers. • Multi-device switching: One discrete gesture can be used to autonomously select which device to control without caregiver intervention. These features make Kinemo controllers not only a replace- ment for existing access methods but a leap forward in func- tionality and independence. A TECHNOLOGY BUILT WITH USERS Early technical validation was completed in a three-session study to train new users in digital device controls and wheel- chair driving, then integrating both inside a home environment for activities of daily living. The main objective of the study was to confirm safe indoor driving and effective multidevice control
using head motion and facial gestures as input control. More information can be found in this RESNA paper [1].
Image 7. Participant using Kinemo to control a smart TV via his smartphone, demonstrating seamless multi-device integration.
User testing was completed in collaboration with the Accessibility User Research Collective (AURC) at Shepherd Center (Atlanta, GA). This feasibility study evaluated whether the Kinemo controller enhances independence in digital access and power wheelchair driving for individuals with tetraplegia. Four male outpatients (ages 25–64) with spinal cord injuries
YouTube Video - Demo of basic use cases of Kinemo controllers for digital control. https://youtu.be/uA8r39jlczQ
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