Smart Floor Helps People Practice Walking Skills

Granted, for the most of us, walking is but second nature once we’ve picked it up during our formative years. What about those who are about to embark on this “adventure” all over again due to an ailment or accident? A winning entry at the recently concluded Presidents’ Change the World Competition comprises of an electronic tiled floor that was specially designed to help handicapped children practice walking skills. This floor is capable of lighting up based on a predefined algorithm as well as the person’s movement, helping nudge the user to take the next step on another tile. Since we learn best by playing games, it is but a simple idea to turn walking into a game to make this a viable therapy option for various motor defects.