Connected Crutches
About this project
This project was designed to help users in two ways: (a) a solution for cell phone operation while using crutches (b) relieve pressure in the shoulders while using crutches. This project takes the crutches to the 21st century. The old crutches are not compatible, not ergonomic enough and haven’t changed for a century. These new crutches are connected to a computer and send data about the user to the physician such as heart rate, pressure point and effort in hands, level of stability etc. - all through their smart-phone. Now users can answer their calls without any effort and open their car door. This project is the winner of the TOM:TLV Prize for Innovation.
The challenge
Simple tasks like answering the phone are difficult when using crutches.
Who it helps
The need knowers are people who use crutches.
Project details
- Stage: Concept
- Built by the TOM Israel community community, Tel Aviv, Israel
- 8 downloads
The build files for Connected Crutches are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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