Murata Manufacturing Develops a Self-Balancing Walker for Seniors
Meghan Young — October 27, 2011 — Lifestyle
With all the technology being put into mobility products such as Segways, scooters, wheelchairs and more, it is quite surprising that it has taken this long for a company like Murata Manufacturing to create an electric walker for elders. Murata Manufacturing's new self-balanced, power-assisted walking frame will help senior citizens maintain mobility without getting tired too quickly.
Murata Manufacturing's electric walker essentially uses technology from the company's promotional robots, Murata Seisaku-kun and Murata Seiko-chan, which prevent users from falling over. Gyro sensors detect the stance of the user's body in order to automatically and pre-emptively adjust itself, providing extra support when there's a risk of the user falling.
Unfortunately, Murata Manufacturing will not be putting the electric walker on the market in the foreseeable future.
Murata Manufacturing's electric walker essentially uses technology from the company's promotional robots, Murata Seisaku-kun and Murata Seiko-chan, which prevent users from falling over. Gyro sensors detect the stance of the user's body in order to automatically and pre-emptively adjust itself, providing extra support when there's a risk of the user falling.
Unfortunately, Murata Manufacturing will not be putting the electric walker on the market in the foreseeable future.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Mobility Devices - Develop new mobility devices using gyro sensors and self-balancing technology similar to Murata Manufacturing's electric walker.
2. Assistive Technology - Explore and develop new technology to assist the elderly, such as electric walkers and other self-balancing mobility devices.
3. Robotic Elder Care - Investigate using robotic technology to care for the elderly and keep them mobile, such as Murata Manufacturing's electric walker.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - Develop and market smart mobility-assistive devices, like Murata Manufacturing's electric walker, to assist doctors and caregivers in the medical industry.
2. Robotics - Explore robotic technology to assist the elderly in the form of electric walkers and other types of mobility devices in the robotics industry.
3. Assisted Living - Develop assistive technology such as electric walkers and smart mobility devices for assisted living facilities to help improve the quality of life of the elderly in the senior care industry.
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