Two UoB Students Develop Innovative Walking Aid Robot

Sakhir – University of Bahrain (Khadijah Abdusalem)

 

September 14, 2023

 

Two students from the College of Engineering, University of Bahrain have designed a walking aid robot specifically tailored for individuals with lower limb impairments caused by spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, or stroke.

 

Two Mechanical Engineering students, Ammar Mahdi Ghuloum and Asmaa Mahmoud Zayer, won second place in the graduation projects category in the Mechanical Engineering program.

 

Ghuloum pointed out that robotic walking aid aims to provide stability and support to individuals with weak knee joints. Prior to manufacturing, the device underwent rigorous evaluations, including tests for mechanical strength, response, and safety through stability, dynamics, and pressure analysis.

 

Zayer indicated that they continue to develop the current model to overcome the shortage of sensors and its use of only one joint. She stressed that developing a walking aid device at a reduced price is a positive step towards improving the quality of life for people who suffer from mobility problems.

 

Zayer noted that future improvements including battery integration, motion sensors for customization, Internet of Things (IoT) technology, artificial intelligence (AI), portability, and extended battery life have the potential to enhance the device’s accuracy, performance, safety, and convenience, while providing personal assistance to users.

 

Faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department, Lecturer Sayed Ghani Fateh Rahman, supervised the project, presented as part of 71 distinguished graduation projects in the college and completed by 199 male and female students during the second semester of the last academic year 2022/2023.

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