Smart ambulatory assistive prototype device

Abstract

The article presents an overview of the design and develops of a smart ambulatory assistive prototype device for healthcare of older adults based on force sensors, inertial measurement unit (IMU), and motors that are able to provide users with enhanced mobility and support during gait, utilizes an ambulatory assistive device, called rollator, to supply a non-obtrusive system during gait. It works reading linear accelera-tion and angular velocity from the inertial measurement unit attached to the center of gravity of the older adult communicated via bluetooth with a laptop for processing, to control the motors, additional information is provided by the force sensors during gait process, the system is intended to improve the utility of conventional rollators for maintaining the health and well-being of older adults during their activities in daily life.