Pants with Embedded Harness for Daily Use

Systems and devices are disclosed for mobility assistance of users with instability or reduced mobility when walking. The mobility device can be a garment (e.g., pants, shorts) that includes a wearable harness embedded or otherwise associ­ated with the garment in a manner that allows the garment to be worn without the harness being outwardly noticeable. The garment can be worn in conjunction with being con­nected to a walker or other mobility aid vehicle, as well as in everyday use. The harness associated with the garment provides support for the user while a majority of the harness is invisible from outside the garment. A connector can be utilized in conjunction with the same to help manage the connection between the harness and the mobility aid vehicle. The connector can include the ability to mitigate or stop a fall in response to parameters detected by sensors associated with the garment or system.

Researchers

Harry Asada / Karen Chen / Emily Kamienski

Departments: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Technology Areas: Biotechnology: Biomedical Devices & Systems / Chemicals & Materials: Fabrics & Textiles
Impact Areas: Healthy Living

  • bottom garment with embedded harness
    Patent Cooperation Treaty | Published application
  • bottom garment with embedded harness
    United States of America | Published application

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