What is FORWARD?

Feedback Oriented Routing and Walker Assistance with Responsive Direction

1

Obstacle Detection

Notify user of obstacles through range and inertial measurement. Creates a safe zone and ensures forward safe path.

2

Object Identification

Computer Vision and image processing allow FORWARD to classify the danger level of detected hazards.

3

Obstacle Avoidance

Provides haptic feedback, autonomous drive, steering and stability assistance to prevent collisions.

FORWARD is an integrated guidance system and sensor framework that converts a medical rollator into a smart walker, improving the utility, user experience, and most importantly, safety for the visually impaired. As a viable alternative solution to guide dogs and canes, FORWARD is the first smart walker to feature automatic collision avoidance and is more technologically advanced than others on the market. FORWARD performs in a variety of environments; whether in hospitals, retirement homes, shopping malls or schools, we are devoted to keeping our users safe and more empowered to be on the go, overcoming all obstacles in their way.