BOOST-WALKER
BOOST-WALKER
Mobility for All
Note from inventor
My name is Sarat Matthew Lowe. I am currently a student at the University of Pennsylvania, but I'm originally from Bangkok, Thailand.
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My design of the Boost-Walker began with my desire to help my grandma practice walking again on her own after her courageous fight with osteosarcoma (bone cancer).
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The Boost-Walker allows patients to practice walking on their own with minimal supervision from therapists and even tracks the progress of mobility improvements.
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I hope the Boost-Walker can help others with mobility issues get back on their feet sooner, and also make physical therapists' jobs easier.
BACKGROUND
PROBLEMS
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High risk of falling during recovery
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Extensive physical burden on physical therapists
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Limited access to physical therapy
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Expensive medical equipment that is unaffordable for public hospitals
Easy and safe assisted transfer of patients
Transport immobile patients in seated position to desired destination, reducing physical burden on caretakers
Examples:
Bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to toilet.
Mobility score 0
“Fully Assisted Sit Transfer”
FEATURES
Handlebar with convenient rocker
switch for motor control
Battery-powered
electric motor for lifting
Stable steel frame
to support up to 120 kg
Sturdy and cushioned
safety straps
Mobility score 1
“Sit-to-Stand Lift”
Easy and safe lifting of patients from sit to stand and standing support
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Help patients rise from a seated position to a standing position, reducing the physical exertion on patients and minimizing the risk of falling
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Reduce physical burden on caretakers and therapists to lift patients from seated to standing position
FEATURES
Battery-powered electric motor adjustable for lifting height up to 190 cm
Emergency button that instantly
cuts off power
Arm rest and adjustable hand grip with straps for patients with weak upper body strength
Locking wheels for secure base for standing exercise
Mobility score 2
“Walking Support”
Safe and smart support of patients during walking therapy and gait training
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Resting on the arm support, the user can safely perform physical therapy exercises, balance exercises, and other functional activities while monitoring the Boost-Walker's weight support using the digital display.
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Reduces risk of falling and inability to maintain consistent weight support.
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Reduces burden on physical therapists as they support patients who cannot walk independently
FEATURES
Battery-powered electronic weight scale and digital display to provide feedback
Convenient rocker switch for patient to control motor position for weight-support adjustment
Hand brake levers for patients to stop the wheels
REFERENCE
Healthcare Innovation Award 2022 from Mae Lao Hospital
Gold Medal Award, Best Young Inventor Award, and Creativity Award from the 7th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCan)
Certificate of recognition from Ratchaburi Hospital
Silver Prize in Korea International Youth Olympiad 2022
MOU of cooperation
in medical device registration and product development with Pneumax
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Pneumax Co. Ltd. is a leading supplier of hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation equipment in Thailand
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Signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to commercialize and scale the production of the Boost-Walker
DONATION
Thai Patent Pending
Donation
to Ratchaburi Hospital
Donation
to Srisangwal School
Donation
to Mae Lao Hospital
