Fall Prevention Suspenders [Update 05/30 - Prototype & Feedback]
A pair of active suspenders that detects falls and contracts to counteract the falling.
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A pair of active suspenders that detects falls and contracts to counteract the falling.
Hello Mariah,
1) Yes you are right, it is not proven yet, that the prevenders can actually prevent falls and as you stated there is a good chance that they can't. We are currently exploring this with our first prototype and see where we need to change things or introduce new designs, that also include the lower body.
2) This is actually a great idea, which could easily be introduced in retirement homes. The only question is if old people would accept this solution. We experienced that many don't want to show that they are in need of help and feel already uncomfortable with the SOS-bracelet. By the next chance I will talk to a retirement home about this.
Thank you very much for your feedback!
Would be great!
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