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  • Robotics
  • Assistive Technology
  • Gerontology

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  • Robots offer significant potential as assistive devices for individuals with movement impairments and mild cognitive deficits.
  • The i-Walk intelligent robotic rollator is a lightweight device designed to provide cognitive and mobility support.
  • It targets the elderly and individuals with light to moderate mobility impairments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utility, usability, safety, and technical performance of the i-Walk robotic rollator.
  • To evaluate the device through a clinical study involving real patients.

Main Methods:

  • A clinical study was conducted at a rehabilitation center in Greece.
  • Participants included patients with mild to moderate cognitive and mobility impairments.
  • The study involved pre-defined use cases, including rehabilitation exercises and daily living activities, with objective performance measures and subjective questionnaire-based evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Technical modules of the i-Walk system demonstrated satisfactory performance under real-world conditions.
  • Objective performance measures indicated successful operation during various tasks.
  • Subjective evaluation revealed that users generally perceived the platform as safe, reliable, and beneficial.

Conclusions:

  • The i-Walk intelligent robotic rollator is a viable assistive device for individuals with mobility and cognitive challenges.
  • The device shows promise in enhancing rehabilitation and daily living activities for its target user group.
  • Positive user feedback underscores the potential of intelligent robotic rollators in assistive care.