Laser light for U-step walker by Arsh Deep https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r Arshdeep Kaur, Garima Tripathi en-us 2023-10-06 20:02:34 UTC 2023-10-06 20:58:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Description of identified need arshdeep13795 https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736072121 1. Projects red laser line on the floor in front of the person.
2. Helps guide each step and increase stride and maintain a steady gait.
3. Provides an audio beep to assist with walking.
4. Prevents FREEZING episodes for Parkinson's patients.

]]> 2023-10-06 20:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736072121 Description of assistive tech arshdeep13795 https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736073139 What it does: 1. It is a mobility aid that helps to prevent freezing for Parkinson's Disease patients. It is an exclusive feature of the U-Step.

Where it is from : MaxiAids

Cost: $249

How it can be used: Press the red button, and the mobility laser offers an entirely safe, obstacle-free visual cue that helps to break the freezing episode.

]]> 2023-10-06 20:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736073139 Critique of the assistive tech arshdeep13795 https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736075707 Benefits:  1. Maintain a steady Gait.
                  2. Prevents freezing episodes.
  3. Promotes independent walking.

Challenges:  1. The effectiveness of laser light may vary depending on lighting conditions.
 2. Users may need time to adapt to the concept of using laser lights for guidance and may find it difficult to trust.

Strengthens:  1. This will provide an audio beep to assist with walking.
2. Breaks the freezing episodes.
3. Improve Gait pattern.
    

 Limitations:

Pros: 1. Easy to install on U-step.
         2. Includes CR123battery.(20 hrs).
          3. Enhanced Safety.
          4. Improve confidence.
           5. Easy to use.
 

Cons: 1. Expensive.
            2. Battery dependency.
 3. Not all users can access it physically or cognitively.
4. Depend on lighting for the laser to view.]]> 2023-10-06 20:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736075707 Conclusion arshdeep13795 https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736075989 We will highly recommend it as helps with freezing episodes and improves the quality of life.]]> 2023-10-06 20:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736075989 Photos, Videos & Links arshdeep13795 https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736076251 2023-10-06 20:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/arshdeep13795/k1sb5dow2mnybp4r/wish/2736076251