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Global Bathrom : All-in-One Bathroom for Universal User

TheFuture — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:38:06 +0000

Global Bathroom is an all-in-one bathroom concept that can serve you with all aspect. This concept comprises a four shelved wardrobe for storing cloths and others along with an on-top roller shaped cloth dryer that will prove highly helpful during cold and rainy weather. The right part includes another storage space for bath supplies like soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc. The center part is the main bathing unit with a rooftop shower. The most amazing feature of this global bathroom is that it provides an easy and efficient way of taking bath for physically handicapped person who can bath while sitting on the attached chair.

Designer : Fatih Can Sarıöz

Tactile Music : Hear The Music by Feeling The Rhythm

TheFuture — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:22:01 +0000

People who are physically disabled are generally curious about the world especially to those factors which they are unable to access normally. Keeping this in mind a superb device has been created which can help the deaf to listen some music in a way they would understand. The Tactile music sports a classic white color that is soothing to the eyes. The box which plays the music is attached with a soft spiky white ball that pulses as the music plays. The deaf can feel the rhythm which gives them an idea about what music is. The orange battery cover makes this unique device even more attractive.

Designer : MadeByMakers

Freeroll : Move Free and Effortless

TheFuture — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:58:00 +0000

“Freeroll”, the rollators design conceptualized by Finnish designer Heikki Juvonen, is surely a helpful mode of transportation for the disabled or injured. The biggest advantage of the rollators is that it is user friendly and easy to use unlike the presently available, wherein the user is forced to have external help. The designer has designed the same making the user a part of the device rather than being away from it. The movement is free and is clearly effortless thus anyone with limited ability can use it without much of a problem. The device is a good thought and a probable tool for public service as many will be benefited by this.

Designer : Heikki Juvonen via TheDesignBlog

Honda Walking Assist Device for The Elderly and Other People with Weakened Leg Muscles

TheFuture — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:02:59 +0000

Still remember about Honda robotic walking rehab? At that time, we didn’t have much detail information, but now Honda has made official statement regarding this robotic walking assist device. It’s great that Honda tries to extend its areas from cars and motorcycles, but so far we don’t jump in joy for their ASIMO Robot. But this…a robotic assist device for disabled individuals, now you’re talking…

Available in three sizes, the device uses brushless DC motors powered by lithium ion batteries that allow up to two hours of walking assistance per charge. Honda’s Fundamental Technology Research Center will be showcasing the device at the International Trade Fair on Barrier Free Equipments & Rehabilitation for the Elderly & the Disabled, which will be held at Intex Osaka, Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, 2008.

Honda walking assist device is much more compact than similar device such as : rewalk exoskeleton. If this device is working perfectly, not just us, there are going to be a lot of people jump in joy for Honda’s breakthrough.

From the website :
Honda began research of a walking assist device in 1999 with a goal to provide more people with the joy of mobility. Currently, the device has entered into the feasibility stage.

The cooperative control technology utilized for this device is a unique Honda innovation achieved through the cumulative study of human walking just as the research and development of technologies was conducted for Honda’s advanced humanoid robot, ASIMO. Applying cooperative control based on the information obtained from hip angle sensors, the motors provide optimal assistance based on a command from the control CPU. With this assist, the user’s stride will be lengthened compared to the user’s normal stride without the device and therefore the ease of walking is achieved.

The compact design of the device was achieved with flat brushless motors and a control system developed by Honda. In addition, a simple design to be worn with a belt around the hip and thigh was employed to help achieve overall weight as light as approximately 2.8kg. As a result, the device reduces the user’s load and can be fit to different body shapes.

Note : This device is designed for people who are still capable of walking on their own.

Designer : Honda via AutoBlog

Overhead Projector Desk to Help Disabled Teachers

TheFuture — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:46:10 +0000

It’s quite difficult for disabled teachers to move freely when using overhead projector. That’s why Reinier Halbertsma and Sarah Hay came up with this overhead projector desk design. This was inspired by a disabled Professor who generously field-tested many prototypes. Users can switch easily between overhead slides, use the central grab rail for mobility, and it can be used in many configurations.

Designer : Reinier Halbertsma and Sarah Hay from Carleton University’s School of Industrial Design with Thomas Garvey as their advisor.

Pegasus WheelChair Concept

TheFuture — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:54:46 +0000

I really do hope pegasus wheelchair is going to be mass produced, it will help a lot of disabled people moving efficiently. Compared to manually operated wheelchairs, pegasus is trying to break the image of the old wheelchair by combining electric drive motor with gyroscopic sensors to help the driver to move not just forward and backward but also in an upright position. The problem left would be the balance issue, since this is still a concept, there is no detailed description on how this pegasus wheelchair will handle that.

Source : Porsche Design Studio