Guido smart walker

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It’s to keep my independence for as long as I can.’ </div> <div> For many people, independence is directly linked to mobility – and being able to make their way, on their own, around their normal environment. </div> <div> People with reduced vision and mobility want the visual guidance of a guide-rail (or cane or guide dog) and physical support from a person or walking frame. </div> <div> Guido – the world’s first robotic walking frame – aims to give exactly this.</div> <div> Guido fills a need that is currently not filled by any device: it has been designed for the hugely growing population of people who - due to natural conditions of aging or developed conditions - have a combination of minor disabilities. Especially relating to mobility and vision.</div> <div> Potential applications of Guido range from individual users, to providers of short-term therapy to independent living centres and nursing homes. </div> <div> Ultimately, it may be used in all public buildings, enabling disabled people safe and independentnavigation around museums, hospitals, shopping malls, etc.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="who_is_it_for_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Who is it for?</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0375f8f0.jpg" border=0 width="95" height="143" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="15" VSPACE="0">Guido was developed primarily for older people with reduced mobility and impaired vision - though we have been surprised by how much younger blind users are drawn to its functionality and - importantly - its styling. </div> <div> In discussions with medical practitioners and user groups, it has also been suggested that the device may be of real benefit to people for those recovering from a stroke or accident or who have conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson's Disease. And it can be used by any age group to get around public buildings.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="what_it_does"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>What it does</B></div> <div> Guido effectively builds the functionality of a guide dog into a robust walking frame.</div> <div> Guido provides physical support and visual guidance – allowing the user to move around their environment without worrying about obstacles and hazards.Guido works by scanning the environment and identifying landmarks and obstacles. It then communicates these to the user via voice messages and through the steering.</div> <div> With Guido, users can take a walk independently and safely – and regain a sense of self-sufficiency and physical fitness.The overall look of Guido reflects users’ positive spirit of independence and confidence.Guido has attracted worldwide attention and won an award for its potential contribution to improving the lifestyles of people with impaired vision and mobility.</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="how_it_works"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>How it works</B></div> <div> Guido uses sensors to build a picture of its immediate environment: it identifies obstacles and openings and communicates these to the user via voice messages and through the steering. It automatically guides the user away from obstacles.</div> <div> Guido has simple, intuitive controls that make it easy to learn and use.</div> <div> Much thought has been put into how the device looks - and how it makes the user feel. Our world-leading design partners, UK-based Seymour Powell, helped design a device that reflects users' positive spirit of confidence and independence.</div> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Guido features functionality">For more on the features and functionality of Guido, click here >>>></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>