Design and development of a hybrid device to assist frail users in mobility, transfer and rehabilitation
This study proposed a novel assistive device that combines ergonomic design, adjustable height, and multiutility functions to assist users during safe transfers, mobility, and rehabilitation while minimising the physical load on caregivers. The device offers a practical, affordable solution for early mobility and rehabilitation support, particularly in resource-limited healthcare settings.
Authors
- Rohit Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0241-9871)
- J. Ramkumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3578-7283)
- Siddharth Rai
- Mohan Gurjar
Institutions
- Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Institute of Engineering Science (RU)
- Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2026.2631060
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00