Development Assistance Devices

[Development Discontinued] Mobility Aid Utilizing Inverted Pendulum Technology (Kowa Seisakusho Co., Ltd.)

  • Mobility Support (Outdoor)
  • Development Cancelled

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[Development Discontinued] Mobility Aid Utilizing Inverted Pendulum Technology

"Mobility assistance devices designed to help users adjust their pace when walking uphill or downhill"

Product Features

・Assist on uphill slopes and braking support on downhill slopes (automatic detection)
・Even if you let go of the handlebars on a slope, the bike will stop in its tracks (it won’t roll away on its own)

Technical Features

・Application of an inverted pendulum as a user interface. (Enables intuitive operation)

Names of robotic care devices Mobility Assistance Device Utilizing Inverted Pendulum Technology
Company Name Kowa Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
https://kowa-seisakusho.co.jp/tacaof/
Key Area Mobility Assistance Devices
Intended Users Elderly individuals capable of independent walking
Intended Usage Environment Outdoors, indoors (hospitals, stores)