# Electric Walking Frames Murata Manufacturing Develops a Self-Balancing Walker for Seniors By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murata-manufacturing References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5853474/muratas-self-balancing-powered-walker-is-perfect-for-the-elderly-and-super-lazy) & [diginfo](http://www.diginfo.tv/2011/10/26/11-0209-r-en.php) With all the technology being put into mobility products such as Segways, scooters, wheelchairs and more, it is quite surprising that it has taken this long for a company like Murata Manufacturing to create an [electric walker for elders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legit-walking). Murata Manufacturing's new self-balanced, [power-assisted walking frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cane-2) will help senior citizens maintain mobility without getting tired too quickly. Murata Manufacturing's electric walker essentially uses technology from the company's promotional robots, Murata Seisaku-kun and Murata Seiko-chan, which prevent users from falling over. Gyro sensors detect the stance of the user's body in order to automatically and pre-emptively adjust itself, providing extra support when there's a risk of the user falling. Unfortunately, Murata Manufacturing will not be putting the electric walker on the market in the foreseeable future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Mobility Devices:** Develop new mobility devices using gyro sensors and self-balancing technology similar to Murata Manufacturing's electric walker. - **Assistive Technology:** Explore and develop new technology to assist the elderly, such as electric walkers and other self-balancing mobility devices. - **Robotic Elder Care:** Investigate using robotic technology to care for the elderly and keep them mobile, such as Murata Manufacturing's electric walker. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Devices:** Develop and market smart mobility-assistive devices, like Murata Manufacturing's electric walker, to assist doctors and caregivers in the medical industry. - **Robotics:** Explore robotic technology to assist the elderly in the form of electric walkers and other types of mobility devices in the robotics industry. - **Assisted Living:** Develop assistive technology such as electric walkers and smart mobility devices for assisted living facilities to help improve the quality of life of the elderly in the senior care industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Lightweight Gliding Walker Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-aero.md) - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md) - [Self-Guided Mobility Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glide.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wimo-scooter.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Mobility-Boosting Cane Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstride.md) - [Stylish Lifestyle Walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker.md)