Team BassJessica Thompson

Benjamin Baker

Johannes Ruf

Karthik Bharath Kumar Sebastian Schillo

Purpose• Restore mobility for weak or elderly patients

• Provide safe method to exercise and regain strength to walk independently

• Satisfy inadequacies in current walker designs• Efficiently compacts for storage• Provides fall protection• Brakes until ready to move• Height Adjustable

Renewed Mobility Walker

Easily collapsible for storage.

“Push-to-go” brakes are locked until user is ready to walk and presses down handlebar.

Easy-entry door closes behind user as he or she enters from the rear.

Rear entrance allows user to enter from a sitting position, such as a wheelchair or bed.

Spring-loaded handlebar initiates brake while released.

Side bar design uses inner sliders between folding links, allowing for both flexible and rigid configuration.

Front caster wheels for maneuverability

ME 463 Spring 2009

Tarp provides fall protection

Telescoping legs allow for users of various heights

Full View: Aluminum is used for lightweight frame