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  • A single gray wired sensor with a 3.5mm jack connector, shown on a plain white background.
  • Four images showing different parts of a person with electronic devices attached: eye, hand, face, and shoulder.
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Tracer

Tracer

$149.00

Kinemo Tracers are wearable motion sensors that detect intentional body movements for use with Kinemo access solutions. When connected to a Kinemo controller, a Tracer enables access to AAC devices, power wheelchair functions, nurse call systems, environmental control units, and other compatible assistive technology. This same access method can also support the use of everyday technology, including computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Designed to adapt to each person's unique abilities, Tracers can be positioned on any body part with reliable voluntary movement, allowing customized access methods tailored to individual needs.


IMPORTANT: Kinemo Tracers are accessory sensors designed for use exclusively with compatible Kinemo controllers. A Kinemo One or Kinemo Connect controller is required for operation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need adhesive stickers?

Yes. Adhesive stickers are required to mount a Tracer on the body.
Stickers are sold separately and can be purchased through our Adhesive Stickers product page.
Can a Tracer be used by itself?

No. A Tracer must be connected to a compatible Kinemo controller. Tracers are designed exclusively for use with Kinemo One and Kinemo Connect controllers.
What Tracer length should I choose?

Kinemo Tracers are available in three cable lengths:

  • Short - 8 in (20 cm)
  • Regular - 1.5 ft (45 cm)
  • Long - 3 ft (91 cm)

Refer to the Choosing a Tracer Length section below for recommended applications and setup examples.
Which Kinemo Controller is compatible?

Kinemo Tracers are compatible with:

  • Kinemo One
  • Kinemo Connect

Key Features

Adaptable to
Individual Abilities

Every individual has unique movement abilities. Tracers can be positioned on any body part with reliable voluntary movement. This flexibility allows clinicians and users to identify a body activation site that provides the most reliable, comfortable, and least fatiguing for long-term use.

Supports Proportional and Gesture-Based Control

Unlike traditional switches that provide a single on/off input, Tracers can detect continuous movements for proportional control as well as discrete gestures for command activation, enabling a wide range of device access functions such cursor control, scrolling, clicking, switch activation, scanning, and much more.

Compact for
Discreet Placement

The compact design allows Tracers to be comfortably positioned on a wide variety of body locations without restricting movement. The small size also supports discreet placement under clothing.

Discreet
Mounting

Because Tracers can be placed on covered body areas, they can often be worn beneath clothing to create a more inconspicuous access solution.

Multiple Cable
Length Options

Available in three cable lengths to support a wide range of mounting locations. Whether the Tracer is positioned on the head, shoulder, finger, leg, or foot, clinicians and users can select a cable length that supports comfortable routing.

Compatible Across Kinemo Controllers

The same Tracer can be used interchangeably with both Kinemo One and Kinemo Connect controllers, simplifying equipment management and providing flexibility as access needs evolve

Choosing a Tracer Length

Available in three cable lengths to support different mounting locations

Selecting the appropriate length helps ensure comfortable cable routing while reducing excess cable.

Short - 8 in (20 cm)

Best when the Tracer is positioned close to the controller, such as hand and finger access with a wrist-mounted controller, or foot access with ankle-mounted controller.

Regular - 1.5 ft (45 cm)

Recommended for head, face, shoulder, and upper arm access with controller worn around neck or on the arm. Also ideal for foot access with controller worn above the ankle.

Long - 3 ft (91 cm)

Ideal for finger access with neck-worn controller, or foot access with controller mounted on the upper leg. Also useful for setups where controller is placed on external mounting equipment.

Use Cases

Tracer adapts to the user, not the other way around.

Kinemo Tracers adapt to the movements each person can perform most reliably. Whether using head movements for proportional control, facial gestures for command activation, hand movements for cursor control, or lower-body movements for device access, Tracers support customized access methods tailored to individual needs.

Explore common ways Tracers can be used to create customized access methods using different body movements.

Head-Based Proportional Control
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Head movements can provide an effective access method for individuals who retain reliable control of their head and neck.

When positioned around the ear, forehead, temple, headband, glasses, or other head-mounted locations, a Tracer can detect continuous head movements for proportional control.

This enables precise cursor navigation, wheelchair menu navigation, scrolling, swiping, and other variable-speed actions where the amount of movement directly influences the resulting control input.
Facial Gesture Access
A close-up of a woman's face showing a small white sensor with a thin wire attached to her cheek, against a plain white background.

Facial gestures can provide a highly reliable and low-fatigue access method. Tracers can be positioned on the eyebrow, cheek, jawline, or other facial locations to detect subtle movements such as eyebrow raises, cheek twitches, jaw openings, or other intentional gestures.

These gestures can be converted into mouse clicks, switch activations, switch scanning commands, keyboard inputs, and other device control functions.

Facial gesture access is often used in combination with other control methods, allowing users to perform command actions while maintaining efficient navigation through a separate access method.
Hand and Finger Access
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For users with limited but reliable finger, hand, or wrist movement, Tracers can detect both continuous movements and discrete gestures.

Hand and wrist movements can be used for proportional control, enabling precise cursor navigation, scrolling, swiping, and more.

Small finger or hand gestures can also be configured for mouse clicks, switch activations, switch scanning, keyboard commands, and other device control functions.

This flexibility allows clinicians and users to combine proportional cursor control with gesture-based commands, creating efficient and personalized access methods using hand movements.
Shoulder-Based Access
A close-up of a person's upper arm and shoulder wearing a black sleeveless top, with a small white electronic sensor attached to the shoulder.

Shoulder movement can provide a reliable access method. Tracers can be positioned on or near the shoulder to detect shoulder shrugs and other intentional movements that can be converted into device control commands.

Shoulder-based access can support switch activations, switch scanning, mouse clicks, keyboard commands, and other access functions. Shoulder movements are often well suited for command activation because they can be performed consistently throughout the day without requiring fine motor control.

The compact size of the Tracer also allows it to be positioned beneath clothing, creating a discreet and unobtrusive access solution. This can be particularly valuable for users who prefer an access method that remains inconspicuous during daily activities while still providing reliable control.
Lower-Body Access
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For users with reliable foot, toe, or leg movement, Tracers can provide both proportional and gesture-based access methods.

Continuous foot movements can be used for proportional control, enabling cursor navigation, scrolling, swiping, and more. This can be particularly effective for individuals who have limited upper-body movement but retain consistent foot control.

Discrete foot gestures, such as a foot tap, ankle flex, knee swing, or other intentional movements, can also be configured for mouse clicks, switch activations, switch scanning, keyboard commands, and other device control functions.

By combining proportional control with gesture-based commands, users can create efficient and personalized access solutions using lower-body movements.

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Product Type Wearable Motion Sensor
Intended Use Accessory Sensor for Kinemo access solutions
Compatible Controllers Kinemo One, Kinemo Connect
Dimension (Motion Sensor) 0.5 × 0.3 × 0.2 in (13 x 8 x 5 mm)
Length Short (8 in, 20 cm) | Regular (1.5 ft, 45 cm) | Long (3 ft, 91 cm)
Weight < 0.04 oz (1 g)
Color Gray
Water Resistance Light water exposure (e.g., rain, sweat)
Storage Conditions Store in a cool and dry location