# Anthropomorphic Walkers The MP Walker for Elderly People by Andres Sanchez Has Humanlike Joints By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2011-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp-walker References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/MP-Walker-for-Elderly-people/1305537) & [79design.blogspot](http://www.79design.blogspot.com/) The MP Walker by Andres Sanchez is a [four-wheeled mobility solution for seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility) that features humanlike jointed legs and a collapsible design. The walker can fold away between uses; when fully extended, the wheels form a sturdy base to facilitate movement. Unlike [most frumpy steel walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-cane), the MP Walker features a striking, almost aggressive design. The walker's legs are black with round orange fittings at the joints. A small basket at the front half of the walker provides storage for small items. Andres Sanchez did an excellent job of preserving the essential functions of a walker while simultaneously modernizing its aesthetic. Sanchez is an industrial designer from Mar del Plata, Argentina. His designs improve existing home and industrial products with a [futuristic aesthetic and improved functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-aipowered-personal-assistant). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Humanlike Joints:** The trend of incorporating humanlike joints in mobility devices presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the elderly care industry. - **Collapsible Designs:** The trend of collapsible designs in mobility solutions opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the assistive technology sector. - **Modernized Aesthetics:** The trend of modernizing the aesthetics of traditional walkers provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobility aid industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Elderly Care:** The elderly care industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating humanlike joints in mobility devices for seniors. - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology sector can benefit from disruptive innovation by developing mobility solutions with collapsible designs. - **Mobility Aid:** The mobility aid industry has room for disruptive innovation by modernizing the aesthetics of walkers and other assistive devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Lifestyle Walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md) - [Demurely Designed Mobility Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-rollator-concept.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Lightweight Gliding Walker Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-aero.md) - [Empowering Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-sticks.md) - [Modern Transformative Child Walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-walker.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wimo-scooter.md)