Development Assistance Devices

[Development Discontinued] Power-Assisted Walking Walker (Hirosaki Machinery Development Co., Ltd.)

  • Mobility Support (Outdoor)
  • Development Cancelled

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[Development Discontinued] Power-Assisted Walking Walker

This power-assisted walker is designed to help seniors and others with shopping, getting to public facilities, and performing light tasks while moving around, such as in neighborhood gardens. It is also suitable for use in light rain or snow. By assisting with smooth walking and expanding mobility, it reduces the burden on caregivers and helps prevent health issues caused by a lack of exercise, thereby promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Product Features

・A handcart-style model that can be operated by a single user
・Assists with walking by adjusting to the user’s pushing force

Technical Features

・Equipped with headlights and footwell lights for nighttime use
・Uses sensors to detect and avoid obstacles that could significantly affect walking posture

Name of robotic care device Power-Assisted Walker for Walking Support for the Elderly and Others (Tentative Name)
Company Name TGR4 Consortium
・Hirosaki Machinery Development Co., Ltd.,
・Claro Co., Ltd.,
・Aomori Prefectural Industrial Technology Center
Priority Area Mobility Support
Intended Users Elderly and others: Individuals in a physical and mental condition that allows them to walk independently with the aid of a cane or handrail
Intended Usage Environment Location: Indoors and outdoors, residential areas, shopping malls, facilities, tourist spots
Time: Morning, afternoon, evening; when taking a walk or going shopping
Items: Storage for shopping items, etc.