A novel walker with mechanically established walking and standing mechanism

Abstract

This paper discloses the synthesis and fundamental kinematic analysis of mechanically established walking and standing mechanism, as well as the design and motion simulation of mechanical walker 3D model. Results of this simulation are exposed in various kinematic diagrams by which the operation characteristics of the mechanism and the walking ability of the proposed mechanical walker can be discussed and evaluated. Practical application of this mechanical walker covers the fields of walking rehabilitation and training in the treatment of spinal cord injured patients, as well as for standing and walking assistance of elderly and disabled people.