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Dimensional Improvement Strategies for Walking Aids for Elderly Women

고령 여성을 위한 보행 보조차 치수 개선 방안

  • Received : 2023.10.23
  • Accepted : 2023.11.13
  • Published : 2024.02.29
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Abstract

In this study, we aimed to propose enhancements to the dimensions and design of walking aids tailored for elderly women. Specifically, we focused on wheeled walking assistance devices and aligned each structural component with the appropriate human body dimensions to suggest appropriate product dimensions organized by size clusters, aiming to maximize the practicality of the results. We extracted essential factors required for product design, including human body size elements. The dimension extraction method was clustered to establish connections between key human body parameters-such as height, weight, and age groups-and product dimensions. We conducted a comparative analysis of walking aid product dimensions according to the design elements and sizes of models currently available in the market. The outcomes of this study offer objective, data-driven insights into areas where existing models on the market could benefit from improvement and we anticipate that the findings of this study will provide a solid, quantitative foundation for individuals when selecting the most suitable model for their needs.

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이 논문은 인천대학교 2020년도 자체연구비(국제공동연구비) 지원에 의하여 연구되었음.

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