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Albert Smart Cane for People with Parkinson’s

For people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, tasks that were once

performed with ease can become frustratingly difficult. The chronic,

incurable neurodegenerative disorder causes nerve cell damage in the

brain, leading to stiffness, tremors, limited mobility, loss of balance, and

changes in speech and gait.

A cane allows the patient to avoid a series of complications due to the

loss of independence in his mobility.

An application allows the family

to keep a close eye

on their loved

ones and

support them more

effectively in their

daily difficulties

and progress.
The Albert cane provides haptic feedback

via built-in vibrations, establishing the

rhythm of the user’s walk and syncing it

to a pulsating light for even further

stimulation. The cane also incorporates

a range of features that correspond

with an app for the patient’s family,

allowing them to actively monitor

their loved one’s heartbeat and

location. An emergency button in

the center of the cane’s light alerts

the family when the user needs

assistance.