Walk It
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About this project
Inspired by “Robot-trikim” (i.e. “tricky robots,” the hilarious Hebrew name for Transformers:) Walk-it is both a walker and crutches combined, allowing for the user to quickly and easily transformer between the two, depending on their needs in real time
The challenge
Stel has the physical strength and stability to be able to use crutches. However, crutches severely limit her ability to carry things and so she typically tends to use a walker instead. Thing is, sometimes she would much prefer to be able to use crutches - for example when walking long distances or going up and down stairs.
Who it helps
Imagine crutches that can easily be transformed into a walker, and then back again. Walk-it was specifically developed for Stel, who was also a part of the design team of the product.
Project details
- Stage: Concept
- Built by the Nazareth community, Nazareth, Israel
- Team: Stel
An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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