# Walking Assistance Roller Skates Rollkers Debuted Its Smart Roller Skates Concept at CES 2023 By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-roller-skates References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/01/18/these-smart-roller-skates-lend-you-superhuman-walking-power-using-conveyor-belt-tracks/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=these-smart-roller-skates-lend-you-superhuman-walking-power-using-conveyor-belt-tracks) & [rollkers](http://www.rollkers.com/)  The smart roller skate concept debuted first at CES 2015 and now, the design made a reappearance at CES 2023. The developer behind these "[walking assistance roller skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wim-kids)" is the French start-up Rollkers and the silhouette is "now eight years in the making and agonizingly close to a production version." The brand is working with manufacturers to bring the innovation officially to market. The smart roller skates have a built-in sensor, with the help of which the device can identify [motion patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legit-walking)—that is, whether you are running, walking, or simply standing. Rollkers claims that the design "provides the amount of thrust needed or [stopping power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-robotic-aid) to keep the user from going off balance," which is pretty impressive. Image Credit: Rollkers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Smart Roller Skates:** Rollkers' walking assistance roller skates use built-in sensors to identify motion patterns, offering a solution for those who struggle with balance or mobility. - **Assistive Technology:** The development of Rollkers' roller skates demonstrates potential for assistive technology aimed at improving mobility and accessibility for a variety of individuals. - **Smart Wearable Footwear:** Rollkers' technology integrated into footwear could revolutionize the way individuals move and interact within their environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The assistive technology behind Rollkers' smart roller skates could disrupt the traditional mobility aid industry by offering a unique solution for those with balance and mobility issues. - **Sporting Goods:** Rollkers' smart roller skates could offer a new way for athletes to train and improve their balance and footwork. - **Consumer Electronics:** Rollkers' integration of advanced sensors and technology into footwear represents an opportunity for growth in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Inline Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosgear.md) - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Motorized Electric Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollwalk-electric-roller-skates.md) - [Ankle-Support Wearable Mobility Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mobility-device.md) - [Lightweight Gliding Walker Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-aero.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md)