# Geeky Tot-Walking Devices The AT-AT Walker Helps a Young Boy Recover from Surgery By Michael Hines | Published 2013-04-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atat-walker-walker References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/04/09/at-at-walker/) & [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57578429-1/at-at-walker-walker-assists-young-surgery-patient/) You might be surprised to learn that AT-AT walker isn't just for the elderly. Artist Keith Greenstein recently designed one for senior citizens, putting AT-AT legs on a standard walker. Comic book artist Ben Dewey took the idea one step further, transforming the walker of Stephanie Kaloi's four-year-old son into an epic AT-AT replica. Kaloi's son recently underwent surgery and needed a [walker to assist in his recovery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-rehabilitation). The mom sent an [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-wedding) of the walker and a friend suggested that it looked liked the iconic war machine from the [Star Wars series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2). Dewey took it from there, creating the AT-AT walker seen here. The faux robot is more or less an exact replica, with legs that look the part, a head and even a control panel showing the likeness of Darth Vader. In case you were wondering, Kaloi says that the AT-AT walker has been a hit with her son. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elderly-walking Devices:** Creating innovative walking devices for the elderly, such as the AT-AT walker, can provide new options for mobility and improve quality of life. - **Customized Medical Equipment:** Designing personalized medical equipment, like the AT-AT walker for children recovering from surgery, can enhance patient comfort and engagement during the healing process. - **Pop Culture-inspired Rehabilitation:** Incorporating popular culture themes and designs into rehabilitation equipment, like the Star Wars-inspired AT-AT walker, can make the experience more enjoyable and motivate patients to actively participate in their recovery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Devices:** The medical device industry can explore opportunities to develop creative and personalized equipment that combines function and entertainment to improve patient experience and outcomes. - **Senior Care:** In the senior care industry, there is potential for disruptive innovation by integrating popular culture and design elements into walking aids to make them more appealing and engaging for elderly individuals. - **Pediatric Healthcare:** The field of pediatric healthcare can benefit from incorporating imaginative and customized medical equipment, such as the AT-AT walker, to create a positive and exciting atmosphere for young patients undergoing treatment or recovering from surgery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Sci-Fi Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ultimate-collectors-series-atat.md) - [Lightweight Gliding Walker Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-aero.md) - [Modern Transformative Child Walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-walker.md) - [Stylish Lifestyle Walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker.md) - [Holiday Collector’s Puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat.md) - [Recovery-Assisting Rehab Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wandercraft.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Walking-Assist Wearable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wim-kids.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md)