According to the 2011 Population census, there are nearly 104 million elderly people in India. Immobility is a common issue faced by the elderly (aged over 60 years old). Other causes of immobility are disabilities, injuries or health ailments. Various mobility aids were developed in this regard. Walker made its first appearance in early 1950s. Since then various designs related to improvement and advancement of Adult walkers were been explored. Inspite of these efforts, there is an ample scope to bring in further innovative approaches and improvisation on existing versions of 4-legged walker. The aim of the research is to explore some innovative valueadded avenues like collapsibility, user-friendliness, safety concerns and cost-effectiveness. Through these innovative approaches, it is expected that an improved version of prototype can be generated, fabricated and tested. The fabricated product will be further subjected to validation to access the outcomes through trial uses by the targeted individuals. Based on the performance feedback, appropriate design reviews and modifications will be undertaken.
Volume 12 | 07-Special Issue
Pages: 2463-2468
DOI: 10.5373/JARDCS/V12SP7/20202377