Upstairs, downstairs in Scewo’s two-wheel, self-balancing wheelchair

The ultimate in assistive mobility, Scewo’s Bro is the only self-balancing wheelchair able to rise up and climb stairs. This two-wheeled personal electric vehicle is delightfully intuitive to maneuver, as I found out first-hand at this year’s CES.Conti… Continue reading Upstairs, downstairs in Scewo’s two-wheel, self-balancing wheelchair

Steadicam inventor turns his attention to mobility aids, with the Zeen

Back in the 1970s Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam, a tool that revolutionized the field of film production. His latest creation is a device known as the Zeen, which helps mobility-challenged users not only to get around, but also to stand up and s… Continue reading Steadicam inventor turns his attention to mobility aids, with the Zeen

10-lb Laufrad carbon fiber balance bike is made for seniors on the move

Although many seniors end up requiring some sort of mobility assistance, not all of them are wild about the stigma that comes with using a walker. That’s where the Laufrad comes in, as it’s a sleek adult-sized carbon fiber balance bike.Continue Reading… Continue reading 10-lb Laufrad carbon fiber balance bike is made for seniors on the move

NexStride uses laser light to help Parkinson’s patients walk

The NexStride system (mounted on left walking pole) provides users with a visual target to step over

In the advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease, some people develop a condition known as “gait freeze,” in which they temporarily lose the ability to step forward while walking. The NexStride device is designed to help, though, by giving them a laser target for their feet.

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Cane-based companion robot supports mobility-impaired with a friendly touch

Taking inspiration from the traditional cane, a team of researchers from Columbia Engineering in New York has come up with a LiDAR-enabled robotic assistant which offers light-touch support for the mobility-impaired. Dubbed Canine, the device… Continue reading Cane-based companion robot supports mobility-impaired with a friendly touch