# Hands-Free Mobility Aids BiKube is a Seated Walker That Supports Increased Independence at Home By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikube References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bikube-launched-a-life-changing-mobility-aid-bringing-independence-and-freedom-at-home-300810983.html) & [bikube](http://www.bikube.com) Thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign, BiKube is being launched as a new kind of [mobility aid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-cane) that takes the form of a [hands-free seated walker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker). BiKube boasts a space-saving design that supports good posture by relieving stress on the joints. The adaptable design includes adjustable features that consider the needs of daily life, such as switching to a lower seat position for taking a place at the dinner table. In North America alone, there are millions of people who experience a lack of mobility as a result of old age, disease or accidents, causing them to struggle with simple daily tasks at home. This mobility device has the potential to help countless individuals, as it was "specifically designed to fill the gap between the [cane and the walker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-aero) and allow hands-free movement within their homes." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Hands-free Mobility Aids:** A trend in developing innovative mobility aids that provide hands-free movement for individuals - **Space-saving Design:** A trend in designing mobility aids that have a compact and space-saving design - **Adaptable Features:** A trend in creating mobility aids with adjustable features to cater to different needs ### Where This Applies - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology industry can explore the development of hands-free mobility aids for individuals with limited mobility - **Home Healthcare:** The home healthcare industry can provide hands-free mobility aids as a solution for improving independent living for individuals with mobility issues - **Aging Population:** The aging population industry can benefit from developing innovative mobility aids that support the daily activities of older adults with limited mobility ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Guided Mobility Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glide.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wimo-scooter.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) - [Sleek Senior Walker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-go.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility.md) - [Smartphone-Controlled Mobility Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosolo-personal-mobility-device.md) - [Assistive Manual Wheelchair Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-wheelchair.md)