S T R I D E N AT U R A L , T H E WAY WA L K I N G S H O U L D B - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

s t r i d e
SMART_READER_LITE
LIVE PREVIEW

S T R I D E N AT U R A L , T H E WAY WA L K I N G S H O U L D B - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

S T R I D E N AT U R A L , T H E WAY WA L K I N G S H O U L D B E S T R I D E Current walker turning radius is large Wheeled walkers tend to roll away Users tend to develop a bad walking posture N E E D I D E A M O C K U P M A R K E


slide-1
SLIDE 1

S T R I D E

N AT U R A L , T H E WAY WA L K I N G S H O U L D B E

slide-2
SLIDE 2

Current walker turning radius is large

S T R I D E

Wheeled walkers tend to roll away

N E E D I D E A M O C K U P M A R K E T F U T U R E

Users tend to develop a bad walking posture

slide-3
SLIDE 3

S T R I D E

N E E D I D E A M O C K U P M A R K E T F U T U R E

Wheel configuration allows for tighter turning radius Intuitive reverse braking system Adjustable ergonomic design promotes good posture

slide-4
SLIDE 4

Maneuverability

Ability to turn corners and handle obstacles.

Braking

Rigidity and ability to prevent falls.

S T R I D E

N E E D I D E A M O C K U P M A R K E T F U T U R E

slide-5
SLIDE 5

Braking

Rigidity and ability to prevent falls.

S T R I D E

Can we create an intuitive and reliable reverse braking system? Using force or IR sensors we are able to activate solenoids and prevent the walker from moving

Conclusion Concern

N E E D I D E A M O C K U P M A R K E T F U T U R E

slide-6
SLIDE 6

Maneuverability

Ability to turn corners and handle obstacles.

Braking

Rigidity and ability to prevent falls.

S T R I D E

N E E D I D E A M O C K U P M A R K E T F U T U R E

slide-7
SLIDE 7

S T R I D E

Maneuverability

Ability to turn corners and handle obstacles. Can we create a wheel configuration which will allow for a tight turning radius? Standard rear wheels and front casters allow for the best maneuverability

Conclusion Concern

N E E D I D E A M O C K U P M A R K E T F U T U R E

slide-8
SLIDE 8

S T R I D E

Purchaser User

Seniors Disabled

Tester Market

5.4 million people

Price

$150

N E E D I D E A M O C K U P M A R K E T F U T U R E

Patients Caretakers Local seniors

slide-9
SLIDE 9

S T R I D E

Integration of subsystems into full model Determining form which will best promote good posture

N E X T

N E E D I D E A M O C K U P M A R K E T F U T U R E

slide-10
SLIDE 10

S T R I D E

N AT U R A L , T H E WAY WA L K I N G S H O U L D B E