Every year there are more than 1 million walker fall incidents in the Netherlands. This results in average costs of 28 million euro. This can, no must, be done differently. And smarter too. The SCompac corrects incorrect and dangerous walking posture. In addition, this walker generates data online about walking behaviour, step size and user time. Everything under control!
Partners
Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology
People
Ruud van Reijmersdal
Researcher: Frank Delbressine