Kinetic is a new generation of interactive input devices. Building on the well understood principles of kinesthetic learning, Kinetic puts the fun back into learning
As a Charity, any profit made from every purchase goes back to helping families with disabled children.
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Product Description
Introducing Kinetic, a new generation of interactive input devices that brings the fun back into learning through kinesthetic engagement. Designed to enhance learning outcomes for teachers, therapists, and carers, Kinetic leverages motion-based interactions to create a dynamic and effective educational tool.
Learning In Motion!
Kinetic incorporates a gyroscope to detect orientation and motion, sending this information wirelessly to either an iPad or a Pretorian SimplyWorks receiver. This innovative device can detect taps, tilts, and directional movements, making it perfect for a variety of interactive activities.
Features:
- Wireless Connectivity: Connects via Bluetooth for iPad or SimplyWorks for other devices.
- Gyroscopic Detection: Senses orientation and motion.
- Versatile Applications: Use for educational games, sensory activities, and assistive technology.
- Built-in Rechargeable Battery: Long-lasting power with automatic power-off feature.
- Programmable Functions: Easily set up for different activities and outputs.
- Compact and Portable: Lightweight and easy to use across different environments.
Product Variants:
- Kinetic for iPad: Ideal for use with the Smooth Talker AAC app, playing music or video clips, and iOS Switch Control.
- Kinetic for SimplyWorks: Best for controlling toys, mains appliances, and using with SimplyWorks devices like Smooth Talker hardware.
Activities and Uses:
- Dice: Place Kinetic in a soft play cube; each face triggers a different message or sound.
- Find-Me: Users find specific images on the cube, receiving rewards like music clips or device activation.
- Find-Me-Sequence: Users find all six images in sequence, with similar reward mechanisms.
- Dice-as-a-Switch: Each face change triggers a switch output, useful for interactive games. Tap: Acts as a switch when tapped, perfect for sensory rooms.
- Tilt/Float: Provides switch output when tilted, can be used in hydrotherapy pools (with waterproof casing).
Example Activities:
- Kinetic for SimplyWorks: Ideal for AAC devices and controlling real-world devices.
- Kinetic for iPad: Perfect for switch scanning and accessing switch-adapted apps on iOS.
Manuals:
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Product Chooser
Kinetic is available in two versions: Kinetic for iPad and Kinetic for SimplyWorks. Which one will be the best for you is largely dependent on what you intend to use it for. The following table gives an insight into which of the two products to choose for particular tasks.
On the whole, if you intend to use Kinetic with any SimplyWorks equipment such as Smooth Talker hardware (to play messages), Control, Control Pro (to control toys), Energise (to control mains appliances) or Receive (into a PC or Mac) then you should choose Kinetic for SimplyWorks. Otherwise, choose Kinetic for iPad.
| Proposed Activity | Best Product | Other Equipment Required |
|---|---|---|
| Play messages through iPad | Kinetic for iPad | Consider purchasing Smooth Talker AAC app |
| Play messages through Smooth Talker hardware | Kinetic for SimplyWorks | Smooth Talker |
| 'Reward'message in Find-Me and Find-Me-Sequence activities | Either | Smooth Talker AAC app if using iPad or Smooth Talker hardware if using SimplyWorks |
| ‘Reward'music clip in Find-Me and Find-Me-Sequence activities | Kinetic for iPad | None |
| 'Reward'toy movement in Find-Me and Find-Me-Sequence activities | Kinetic for SimplyWorks | SimplyWorks Control or Control Pro |
| 'Reward' mains appliance control | Kinetic for SimplyWorks | SimplyWorks Energise mains controller |
| Tap activity for switch adapted apps or iOS Switch Control | Kinetic for iPad | None |
| Tap activity for PC or Mac software | Kinetic for SimplyWorks | SimplyWorks Receive |
Please note: These products are sold with their intended purpose as described. We cannot be held responsible for any misuse of items where physical force has been used to damage the product or where it had been used in a manner that it was not designed for. If in doubt of its suitability, please get in touch.