Stability Margin Monitoring in Steering-Controlled Intelligent Walkers for the Elderly
Majd Alwan, Prabhu Jude Rajendran, Alexandre Ledoux, Cunjun Huang, Glenn Wasson  - May, 2007

Medical Automation Research Center

One of the most important factors in quality of life for the elderly is their ability to move about independently. Not only is mobility crucial for performing the activities of daily living (ADLs), but for maintaining fitness and vitality. Lack of independence and exercise can lead to a vicious cycle. Decreased mobility due to a perceived lack of safety can cause muscular atrophy and a loss of the feeling of empowerment (both of which contribute to further decreased mobility).

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