# Motorized Senior Shoes The Re-Step is Designed to Teach Seniors to Walk Again By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-31 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-step References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/re-step-motorized-training-shoes/18240/) & [stepofmind](http://www.stepofmind.com/Default.aspx) Scottish researchers from the [University of Strathclyde](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revoice) in Glasgow, Scotland, and Israeli medical company Step of Mind Ltd. (SoM) have come together to create the Re-Step, a [motorized shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-rehabilitation) designed to help seniors learn to walk again. Often times an elderly person will lose their ability to walk not through a paralyzing accident or disease, but through brain injuries like a stroke or severe head trauma. The Re-Step is designed to make it more difficult to walk which will then aid [rehabbing seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reemo-home-robotic-arm) when they have to leave therapy and face the often uneven surfaces of the outside world. Re-Step is hooked up to a computer which monitors every bit of information and uses it to make suggestions and provide assistance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Motorized Senior Shoes:** The trend of motorized shoes for seniors is disrupting the rehabilitation industry by providing assistance and support for walking. - **Rehabilitation Technology:** The trend of incorporating technology, like the Re-Step shoe, into rehabilitation is providing innovative solutions for seniors with mobility issues. - **Smart Assistive Devices:** The trend of smart devices, such as the Re-Step motorized shoes, is revolutionizing the way seniors are able to regain their walking abilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage motorized senior shoes, like the Re-Step, to improve rehabilitation outcomes for elderly patients with mobility challenges. - **Medical Devices:** The medical devices industry has an opportunity to develop and manufacture innovative products, like motorized senior shoes, that aid in senior rehabilitation and mobility. - **Aging Population:** The aging population industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation of motorized senior shoes as a solution to help seniors regain and maintain their mobility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Gait Rehabilitation Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gait-rehabilitation-system.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [Smart Posture Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esteps-health.md) - [Lightweight Gliding Walker Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-aero.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Rehabilitative Robotic Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-medi-pro.md) - [AI-Powered Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legit-walking.md) - [Mobility-Boosting Cane Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstride.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md)