Smart Walking Stick

03 /2016

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Short

EMBRACE is an active stabilizing walking aid which transforms into a seat.

Background

Mobility and independence are very important to the elderly. Many would walk further and more frequently if they could be sure of finding a seat when they get tired. Wheeled walkers are a possible solution, but most people tend to dislike their appearance and its implications.

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Description

Embrace aims at older users who embrace technology and will not settle for dull and stigmatising design. It is a walking aid with an omni-directional wheel which actively stabilizes the walker and stands upright when not in use. It also transforms into a seat just by turning the handle bar.

Design

The design language is a balance between reduced and dynamic as well as between low- and high-tech. Technical components are not hidden but thematised with flowing lines and geometrical cuts.

 

The project was supported by: "Spektrum Academy for physiotherapy“ (www.SAfP.de) in Berlin

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