Mobility aid

Abstract

The present invention provides a system (10, 110) for aiding a user to move, comprising: a sensor (20, 120) configured to detect a parameter indicating a position of the user's foot; a feedback device (30, 130) operable to provide feedback to the user; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to control the feedback device (30, 130) depending on the sensed parameter. The present invention is beneficial because it increases confidence and/or efficiency in movement, providing visual aids and/or tactile feedback to guide the user.

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         25 . A system for aiding a user to move in the form of footwear or an attachment to footwear, the system comprising:
 a sensor configured to sense pressure exerted by the user's foot;   a motor operable to provide vibrational feedback in response to the pressure sensed by the sensor; and   a processor, wherein the processor is configured to control the feedback in direct or inverse correlation with the pressure detected by the sensor such that a characteristic of the feedback is configured to increase or decrease in response to an increase or decrease of sensed pressure.   
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 25 , wherein a position of the foot is either: in contact with a surface, or not in contact with a surface. 
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 25 , further comprising a wireless communications module for transmitting and/or receiving data.