We strive to support children and adults with motion impairments to live a life of greater mobility. We aim for equal accessibility for our users at home, in everyday situations.
We want to bring more joy of movement to everyone challenged by disabilities or motion disorders, and to ensure the best possible development opportunities for children and an equitable quality of life.
We are developing a new type of electrically powered walker: RooWalk
RooWalk allows users to stand upright hands-free, walk with less effort, and significantly increase their range of motion.
Further details on the technical solution with illustrations of the product will be published once patenting of the technology has been secured.
Our goal is to enable all users to participate at home, on the road, in daily dealings and when traveling – just as we all have our own family life and our place in society.
How does it work? Easily explained
The device performs the function that a parent performs in holding their child from behind and following all intended movements and in all directions, while providing as much assistance as needed.
The limited possibilities of available solutions have motivated us to find a new approach that questions the status quo of existing walking aids. For our users, direct and unhindered interaction with their social environment has top priority – and determines our development of the electrically powered walking aid.
The next generation of mobility solutions.
We are convinced that our product with its advantages is the next generation of mobility solutions.
- The child uses their own body to control the device
- is powered by two electric wheels
- follows the intention movement
- is individually adaptable and grows with you
Further details on the technical solution with illustrations of the product will be published once patenting of the technology has been secured.
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The child uses their own body to control the device
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RooWalk is powered by two electric wheels
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RooWalk follows the intention movement
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RooWalk is individually adaptable and grows with you
The advantages of RooWalk
Our product is suitable for supporting children and adults who face special challenges due to limitations in their mobility, temporary impairments of the lower extremities or physical disabilities.
Hands Free
Stand upright and walk while being able to have your hands free to interact with the environment. Requires no effort or special strengths in the upper body to move around.
360° Motion Range
Reach every location, back and forth, get up and bend down, crawl around and stand on tiptoes, and turn around easily. All your movements are enabled in just one single device.
Uplift Force
Keeps you upright resulting in less exhaustive standing and walking. Adjustable level of support to consider individual strengths, conditions, and mobility objectives.
Get Unlocked
There is nothing in the way in front of you to play, to hug beloved ones, and to participate naturally in everyday scenarios and environments. Suitable for indoors and outdoors.
Overcome Steps
Just glide over cobblestone, curbs, and doorsteps. Due to a small footprint, the device overcomes barriers on the ground with ease and enables you to climb up stairs.
Supported by AI
Self trained algorithms to detect and to control movements. Learns from, adopts, and reacts on your very own individual movement patterns and conditions.
For Children
Where congenital or acquired neuromuscular diseases affect the child’s muscle strength, motor control, balance or posture, children are not able to stand and walk independently for longer periods. This is due to cerebral palsy, craniocerebral palsy trauma, Angelman’s syndrome, Down’s syndrome, cat cry syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, Rett’s syndrome, and Spina Bifida and others.
For Adults
Where movement, coordination, and balance is significantly affected due to injuries, strokes, or elderly frailty and severe mobility challenges, adults need assistance for secure walking and standing (e. g. walking training) – even when there is sufficient walking ability. The RooWalk Electric-Powered Walker will shorten sitting time for people confined to wheelchairs; reduce the risk of poor blood circulation and help with wound and pressure management.
About us
We develop innovative solutions every day with heart and soul together with doctors, physiotherapists, children and their families.
It all began when Benjamin’s niece was born. She was born with cerebral palsy, a physical disability that limits her ability to stand or walk independently.
With her current walking aids, she relies on the support of her parents or caregivers when changing direction or walking on uneven ground. This is exactly where we come in and redefine what is technically feasible.
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We are supported by national and international funding and mentoring partners.
2023
March
RooWalk wins the founder competition – digital innovation.
2022
February
RooWalk receives the BMBF funding START-interaktiv.
Maria takes part in the FocusCP rehaKIND congress.
2022
October
RooWalk participates in the Remarkable Launcher.
RooWalk wins 3rd prize and a special prize in the AXOLOTL German Med & Health business plan competition.
2022
September
RooWalk wins the i4KIDS competition.
RooWalk participates in the Life Science Factory’s ELSA program.
RooWalk starts a collaboration with the Children’s Hospital Zurich.
2022
August
Maria participates in the Grace Summer Accelerator.
2022
July
RooWalk wins the Berlin-Brandenburg business plan competition.
RooWalk receives IBB’s GründungsBONUS.
2022
June
RooWalk is INVEST eligible.
2022
May
RooWalk carries out first walking tests.
RooWalk starts a collaboration with the ICP Foundation.
2022
March
RooWalk is the winner of the concept phase of the Science4Life business plan competition.
Maria and Benjamin found RooWalk Mobility GmbH.
2021
December
RooWalk receives the EXIST start-up grant in collaboration with the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
2021
November
RooWalk applies for a first European patent.
RooWalk is the winner of the idea phase of the Science4Life business plan competition.
2021
October
RooWalk takes part in the 4C Accelerator Tübingen.
RooWalk participates in the EIT MedTech Bootcamp.
2021
September
RooWalk is registered as a word mark.
2021
June
RooWalk carries out the first function tests.
2021
April
RooWalk receives the Berlin startup grant in collaboration with the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
