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Smart Walker

Our goal is to create electronic sensor attachments for an existing walker to aid in the recovery process of neurorehabilitation patients.

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Patients with TBI often undergo traumatic events followed by intense rehabilitation to help them walk and return to everyday life as soon as possible. During rehabilitation, doctors struggle to measure progress as patients are gaining strength, making it hard for physicians to give patients tangible data of their improvement. The insurance companies also often do not feel that there is enough evidence of improvement, making it harder for the clinic to be paid for the services they provide. The smart walker will measure the pressure applied, speed, and distance walked of patients with neuro-rehabilitation needs. This data will be reported and displayed in real-time to help clinicians monitor progress and motivate patients. Ultimately, the device will reduce the time required to meet Medicare's documentation needs and increase objective markers of patient readiness for discharge.

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Team Photo: Left to right - Nicolas Maldonado, Henry Salita, Carolyn Randolph, Nial Donohoo, Aidan Burich,
Team Photo: Left to right - Nicolas Maldonado, Henry Salita, Carolyn Randolph, Nial Donohoo, Aidan Burich,

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