KMI Launches OEM Program for Multi-Touch Foot Input Controller

By DE Editors

Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) has announced that its Multi-Touch USB foot input controller, SoftStep, is now available to OEM partners in the medical, automation, electronic engineering, embedded systems, and computer aided design (CAD) markets. These OEM partners can now integrate the SoftStep foot controller into their product offerings or include it in their catalogs for a uses when hands-free computer access is needed, such as for CAD engineers to manipulate products while using the computer. 

SoftStep allows people to use a computer with their feet, while freeing up their hands to accomplish other tasks. Each of SoftStep’s 10 customizable keys respond to pressure and X-Y-Z location. A four quadrant “Navigation Diamond” provides up/down and left/right movement as well as cursor control.

With KeyWorx software, SoftStep can be programmed with up to 100 sets of commands.  According to the company, the cursor/click foot controls allow the user to keep their hands on a keyboard at all times or perform another task.  A four-character alphanumeric display and 10 multicolor LEDs provide status and visual feedback. 

SoftStep is available immediately for OEM Partners, and comes with a developer’s kit. In addition, SoftStep is available for end-users through the retail channel, priced at $289.95.

For more information, visit KMI.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.