# Future-Forward Walking Sticks The Isowalk is Ergonomic and Features Wireless Connectivity By Michael Hines | Published 2013-07-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-isowalk References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/isowalk-walking-cane/28160/) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/isowalk-intelligent-mobility?c=home) Those who intend on growing old (hopefully everybody) are going to want to check out the Isowalk. It's a new type of cane developed by Ron Goldberg. Goldberg's design is meant to be safer, ergonomic and electronically connected -- that's right, a cane that can talk to a smartphone. For starters, the Isowalk has a unique, foot-shaped nub that helps stabilize the cane. The cane also has [shock-absorbing material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mobility-device) and a handle that swivels to accommodate those who are left-handed or right-handed. Goldberg also plans to integrate [wireless connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navicane) into the Isowalk. This technology could be used to track the recovery of a person who has been injured. It could also be used to change the shock-absorbing function of the [walking stick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-duty-walking-poles) as the terrain changes. People are living longer, so it's time to start rethinking the design of our elderly aids -- yes, someday you too will be old. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Boomers](https://www.trendhunter.com/boomers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Safer Elderly Aids:** Designing walking sticks with foot-shaped nubs, shock-absorbing material, and swiveling handles to create safer and more ergonomic aids for the elderly. - **Wireless Connectivity in Medical Devices:** Integrating wireless connectivity into walking sticks for tracking recovery progress and adjusting functionality based on changing terrain. - **Smartphone-connected Mobility Devices:** Developing walking sticks that can communicate with smartphones, enabling users to monitor their health and access other useful features. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Devices:** Creating innovative walking sticks with advanced features for rehabilitation and everyday use by the elderly. - **Mobility Devices:** Designing smart walking sticks that provide enhanced mobility and connected functionality for individuals with limited mobility. - **Elderly Care:** Revolutionizing the design of aids for the elderly by incorporating technology and ergonomic features into walking sticks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Walking Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-go-smart-came.md) - [Empowering Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-sticks.md) - [Connected Walking Support Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stride-senze.md) - [Automated Adjustment Walking Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-smart-cane.md) - [Mobility-Boosting Cane Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstride.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cane-2.md) - [Connected Sensor-Packed Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-smart-cane.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-cane.md) - [Stylish Lifestyle Walkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeal-lifestyle-walker.md)