Strideease: walking stick with seat

Mohd Hafiz, Mohd Danish and Azizan@Mahdzir, Hasnul Azwan (2025) Strideease: walking stick with seat. Design Innovation Academic Show (DIAS) 2025. pp. 615-619. ISSN 978672948780

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Abstract

With its innovation in mobility aids, StrideEase-a walking stick with a seat for the elderly-gives comfort, security, and independence to seniors who seek support while walking or during a break in their daily routine. A walking stick and a folding seat come together in this multifunctional device, thus allowing the user to rest as needed at public places or during long walks. The design of the StrideEase focuses on ergonomics, stability, and ease of use. Using lightweight materials such as stainless steel and modified polyethyelene terepthalate gives controllable weight while maintaining strength. It has an ergonomically designed handle that promotes grip and reduces the amount of stress on the wrist. The seat easily folds and locks into place, providing a solidly secure sitting surface. There are also antislip rubber tips for extra grip, which make the StrideEase appropriate for numerous different indoor and outdoor applications. StrideEase is intended for elderly people and those with limited stamina, as well as for caregivers in search of a reliable mobility aid. In its strong yet compact design, StrideEase encourages healthy aging by facilitating movement while preventing fatigue and offering convenience. It is a truly thoughtful, inclusive design that endeavors to enhance the quality of life through its functional attributes and ease of use.

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Item Type: Article
Creators:
Creators
Email / ID Num.
Mohd Hafiz, Mohd Danish
mohddanishhafiz420@gmail.com
Azizan@Mahdzir, Hasnul Azwan
hasnul622@uitm.edu.my
Contributors:
Contribution
Name
Email / ID Num.
Editor
Shawalluddin, Syahrini
syahrini@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Jamaludin, Juaini
juaini@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Hassan, Normaziana
normazianahassan@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Mohd Yusof, Fadila
fadila675@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: T Technology > TS Manufactures > Production management. Operations management
T Technology > TS Manufactures > Production management. Operations management > Product engineering > Product design. Industrial design
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah > Sg Petani Campus > Faculty of Art and Design
Journal or Publication Title: Design Innovation Academic Show (DIAS) 2025
ISSN: 978672948780
Page Range: pp. 615-619
Keywords: Mobility aid, Safety, Foldable seat, Ergonomics, Durable
Date: 2025
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/135825
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