WALKING AID | 2013
The Leg Up idea inspiration comes from one of my user interviewees who used a piece of rubber band to gain control over the weak leg, and took the assistance of the elastic power to walk more easily. Elastic energy is potential mechanical energy stored in the configuration of a material system as work is performed to disort its volume or shape. Rubber band is a kind of material that has the ability to be stretched and pulled! So my design goals was to apply this easy power on a Parkinson's patient's body! With this rubber help, patients with leg weakness symptoms could lift their feet better and make bigger steps while walking.
patients Interviews
Parkinsons' disease leg weakness can interfere with walking,Because of muscle rigidity and lost coordination in their leg muscles, Parkinson's sufferers have increasing difficulty in moving parts of their bodies,Furthermore, the tremors that occur can also cause weakness in the legs.
Illustration of right leg weakness
doctors & physicians' interview
Market research
Inspiration
Ideation sketches
