Agriculture
December 30, 2023
Health Center Kit SDD
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B Medical Systems
Updated on February 21, 2024
·Created on October 1, 2020
Flexmo is a walking aid for the elderly and people suffering with locomotor disability.
Flexmo is a walking aid for the elderly and people suffering from a locomotor disability. It enables people to walk on a wet surface or snow, rocks without pain.
Target SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Market Suggested Retail Price
$107.00
Market Suggested Retail Price (Secondary Currency)
93.70
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
This product is distributed by Flexmo and available at Flexmo's website.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include CARC Hybrid Wheelchair, Motivation Rough Terrain Wheelchair, GEN_1 Design Wheelchair, and Rough Rider Wheelchair.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Unknown
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
This product is available at Flexmo website.
Distributions to Date Status
As of 2020, over 1,000 units have been distributed.
Height (cm)
Unknown
User height (cm)
Any
Weight (kg)
1.3 kg
Weight capacity (kg)
120 kg
Target population
Visually impaired
Power Supply Type
No power
Indispensable equipment for function (Y/N)
N
Design Specifications
The ergonomically designed grip provides a natural wrist angle and loads the entire palm. Design specifications include:
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer.
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
5 - 10 years
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Designer specified performance targets include: lightweight, durable, portable, and convenience.
Vetted Performance Status
Results of testing performed by third-party organizations are not available for the public.
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product.
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
Balakrishnan, M., Paul, K., Garg, A., Paul, R., Mehra, D., Singh, V., Rao, P.V.M., Goel, V., Chatterjee, D. and Manocha, D., 2007, Cane Mounted Knee-Above Obstacle Detection and Warning System for the Visually Impaired, Proceedings of the IDETC/CIE, Las Vegas, NV, September 4-7, 2007, ASME Paper No. DETC2007-35238, pp. 143-151.
Chitranshi, G. and Yadav, R.K., 2014, Assistive Aids for the Disabled: Past, Present and Future, Confluence The Next Generation Information Technology Summit (Confluence), 2014 5th International Conference, Noida, India, Sept 25-26, 2014.
Graafmans, W., Lips, P., Wijlhuizen, G., et al., 2003, Daily physical activity and the use of a walking aid in relation to falls in elderly people in a residential care setting, Z Gerontol Geriat, 36, pp. 23–28.
Compliance with regulations
None
Evaluation methods
None
Other Information
None
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