# Hi-Techtizing Disability Aids Benjamin Carr Makes a Futuristic and Personalizable Walker By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-12-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benjamin-carr References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/4KUy0J) German designer Benjamin Carr took on the challenge of redesigning the walker. Carr’s objectives, according to his portfolio, were to design something that would help to get rid of the [stigma associated with disability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair). Walkers used to be [cumbersome and unattractive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-aero), but Benjamin Carr’s is futuristic and comes in a variety of colors. The design is too high tech to go into too all the details here. For more on Benjamin Carr’s new [walking aid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legit-walking), check out his site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Disability Aids:** Opportunity to develop high-tech walking aids that eliminate the stigma associated with disability. - **Personalizable Assistive Devices:** Potential to create customizable walkers that allow individuals with disabilities to express their personal style. - **Disruptive Innovation in Mobility Solutions:** Opportunity to revolutionize the design and functionality of mobility aids for people with disabilities. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Devices:** Innovations in disability aids can create new market opportunities within the medical device industry. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Integration of personalized style in assistive devices presents an opportunity for the fashion and accessories industry. - **Assistive Technology:** Advancements in high-tech walking aids contribute to the growth and development of the assistive technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Empowering Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-sticks.md) - [Transformable Hybrid Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeen.md) - [Sleek Senior Walker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-go.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Demurely Designed Mobility Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-rollator-concept.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-cane.md) - [Connected Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go.md)