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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 1H 7M

Kinemo: Helping People with Disabilities Use Phones & Laptops | Dr. Nordine Sebkhi

from Why Research Matters? · host Varunika Goyal

What if a tiny movement from your shoulder, cheek, foot, or muscle could help you control a phone, computer, or wheelchair?In this episode of Why Research Matters, Dr. Varunika Goyal speaks with Dr. Nordine Sebkhi, President and CEO of Kinemo and the builder of the Kinemo 1 product, about wearable motion-sensing technology designed for people who cannot use their hands due to paralysis, spinal cord injury, ALS, or other neurological disorders.We discuss how research at Georgia Tech became a real assistive technology company, why patient and caregiver feedback changed the design, how Kinemo uses body movement to control devices, and why getting technology out of the lab matters for real-world impact.Subscribe to Why Research Matters for conversations about research that changes lives.#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #WhyResearchMatters

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