In the current situation of many visually handicapped people worldwide, yet the
corresponding number of guide dogs is quite rare. It activates the application of advanced …

In an aging society it is extremely important to develop devices, which can support and aid
the elderly in their daily life. This demands means and tools that extend independent living …

This paper presents a critical review of the most relevant robotic walkers in the literature,
considering the navigation strategies and the sensors used to that purpose; and the human …

This paper presents the complete development of the Simbiosis Smart Walker. The device is
equipped with a set of sensor subsystems to acquire user-machine interaction forces and …

This paper presents the development of a smart walker that uses a formation controller in its
displacements. Encoders, a laser range finder and ultrasound are the sensors used in the …

Abstract According to the World Health Organization, at least 2.2 billion people worldwide
are blind or have some degree of near or distance vision impairment. Guide Dogs and other …

Walkers are designed to assist pathological gait by providing weight support, assisting
balance and enhancing rehabilitation, as they rely on user's ability to walk. Nevertheless, it …

Visually impaired individuals have great difficulty in navigating unfamiliar environments.
Conventional methods of obstacle detection are not always sufficient, thus a need exists for …

In this work it is presented the development of the conceptual design, implementation and
validation of a Smart walker with an inexpensive integrated interface. This interface is based …

The ability of walking is related to various daily tasks, while the lack of mobility can decrease
significantly the quality of life of people affected by diseases related to locomotion. The …