Big Idea - The current growth rate of elderly population is increasing rapidly; it is particularly critical in the less-developed countries where elderly population is increasing substantially faster and often more problematic for the individuals due to the lack of motor powered products in those areas. The existing mobility assistant products do not have anything suitable for nations where difficult surfaces are all around.
Process - The initial step was to study the bicycle components provided by Sram, a bicycle components manufacturer. The next step was to examine the potential opportunities to integrate these human powered mechanisms for aiding the elderly in mobilizing on difficult surfaces.
RoamingRoot - A functional walker designed specifically to overcome various tough terrains. Utilizing Sram’s bicycle components (such as v-break, break levers, and quick-release mechanisms), the legs in the front of the walker could travel vertically with easy navigations on the handles; the user can adjust RoamingRoot’s structure to better overcome the encountering tough terrains (i.e. stairs, slopes, etc.)
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