ANN/THE KOREA HERALD – DB Robotics, an innovative pioneer in the field of robotics in South Korea, recently introduced the country’s inaugural hybrid electric rollator, which can transform into a wheelchair, the company announced on Tuesday.
In contrast to a traditional standing walker, the new electric rollator boasts individual motors on all four of its wheels, providing individuals with restricted mobility the ability to venture outside their homes with ease. Even when navigating inclines, the electric motors provide added acceleration, enabling the wheels to ascend slopes effortlessly.
In order to prevent falling accidents, the rollator also features LED lights to illuminate the ground when it is dark outside.
DB Robotics will launch two types of electric rollators, a general model and an advanced model. While the general model includes the aforementioned features of electric motors, LED lights and a speed controller, the advanced model has a navigation function and an AI sensor that detects when the rollator is moving downhill. The sensor will automatically engage the brakes to prevent accidents.
Based on the history of searched destinations and an AI-based real-time location system, the rollators can also assist in locating their owners if they get lost.
The electric rollators can be manually operated depending on the situation, the company said.
“While imported European rollators are sold at a high price relative to their function, DB Robotics’ new rollators are equipped with cutting-edge functions that ensure safety and durability,” said DB Robotics CEO Lee Bae. “With exceptionally low prices, we also maintain competitiveness in the market.”
In partnership with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Gyeonggi Province, the company is also promoting free donations of its new electric rollators to senior centers and hospitals.
