Walkpner

With the add-on design, more than 95% of traditional walking sticks or hiking sticks can be upgraded to “Smart stick”. The fall alarm and GPS notification functions will be triggered if a stick falls to the ground, enabling attention and treatment to be given promptly. At the same time, an SMS and call will be automatically sent and made to caregivers who are predefined in the app. Moreover, caregivers can monitor the location via desktop or mobile. This function can save a life of an elderly user. Walkpner with the USB and solar charging, and the remaining electricity will be stored in the device, it is suitable for the elderly with Dementia who are forgetful.

Awards:

– 2018 Hong Kong Smart Design Award – Merit Award
– 2018 DRIVENxDESIGN Hong Kong Design Award – Gold Award
– 2018 SIE Fund Good Seed – Awardee
– 2018 OUHK Open InnoChallenge – Awardee
– 2018 The Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award – Awardee
– 2019 PolyU Micro Fund – Awardee
– 2019 CUSE Fund – Merit Prize

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