Abstract
Most of the elderly fall in their homes. As a result, the elderly may be socially, psychologically, fatally affected. Living spaces and the safety of residents are essential factors so that the elderly can lead an independent life. The purpose of this study was to develop a protective product for the elderly that will decrease the impact of falls and reduce injuries. Living alone, a slippery floor, a lack of exercise, spatial cognitive ability problems, dark environment or low vision, are the top five factors that showed the highest risk of falls. The results of this study is expected to be used for specific and various solutions to design a new product that will decrease falls. The resulting design is a new concept for a walker that can provide more stability and spatial flexibility.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Walkers (Orthopedic apparatus)--Design; Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
Publication Date
5-2-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Industrial Design (MFA)
Department, Program, or Center
School of Design (CAD)
Advisor
Lorraine Justice
Advisor/Committee Member
Alex Lobos
Recommended Citation
Park, Jungwhan, "A Smart Walker that reduces falls and injuries" (2022). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/11149
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
IDDE-MFA
