New ‘intelligent walker’ developed to assist the elderly.

A new mechanical walking aid has been developed to help the elderly and those undergoing medical rehabilitation to walk more easily.

Responding to a set of verbal commands, the device – called the i-walker – can be used to strengthen motor skills in patients, as well as create a new level of independence.

Using intelligent multiagent systems technology, the device can observe and interact with surroundings independently and rationally.

i-Walk development is sponsored by Human Autonomy for Recovery and Enhancement of Cognitive and Motor Abilities Using Information Technologies (SHARE-it) - a European project which aims to provide new intelligent and semiautonomous welfare technology systems.
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