Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering Vol. 4(6), pp. 147 - 152
DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2016.040603
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Design of an Assistive Walking Device with Special Rehabilitation Capabilities

Ahmad Muammar Bin Md Yasin , Lim Wei Liong , Patrick S.K. Chua ^*, Zheng Jianxin
Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore

ABSTRACT

This paper presents a new novel design of a smart walker for rehabilitation purpose by patients in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. The design features a full frame walker that provides secured and stable support while being foldable and compact. It also has smart features such as telecommunication and patient activity monitoring.

KEYWORDS
Walker, Rehabilitation, Gait, Balance, Physiotherapist, Hospital

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Ahmad Muammar Bin Md Yasin , Lim Wei Liong , Patrick S.K. Chua , Zheng Jianxin , "Design of an Assistive Walking Device with Special Rehabilitation Capabilities," Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 6, pp. 147 - 152, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2016.040603.

(b). APA Format:
Ahmad Muammar Bin Md Yasin , Lim Wei Liong , Patrick S.K. Chua , Zheng Jianxin (2016). Design of an Assistive Walking Device with Special Rehabilitation Capabilities. Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 4(6), 147 - 152. DOI: 10.13189/ujme.2016.040603.