Pauto® , your intelligent walking stick
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Pauto®, your intelligent walking stick November 2020

1. Introduction was born in 2018 with the purpose of thanking our elders what they have done for us, with the great challenge of using technology to improve their quality of life. At i4life we develop Solutions of Internet of Things (IoT), made up of hardware and software; solutions easy to use, useful that provide added value information to environment of the patient (family, caregivers and physicians). In our 28 months of life we have developed the smart stick pauto®, specially designed for patients of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

way to maintain the health of our elders is to preserve an active social life, however, in our society there are "invisibles", people who never goes out. A clear example is Parkinson's patients, those who frequently experience episodes of freezing of gait (FoG). These episodes consist of sudden disconnections from involuntary procedural memory, in which we have stored the automatic procedure of walking. When a freezing episode occurs, feet are glued to the ground; the only solution to resume gait is to make a voluntary movement to "start"; this can be achieved by trying to overcome lines...

adds another stimulus for severe cases, allowing to restart the gait. Even more, pauto® promotes the autonomy and the independence of the user. It provides at the same time quality of life and privacy to the user, giving peace of mind to their family and / or, caregivers. Finally, pauto® records the activities performed and the episodes suffered by the patient, that can be monitored and known by the doctor or therapist. is a hardware and software solution available to Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. We have collaborated to design and develop this solution with...

3. Features 3.1. mechanical Design Care has been taken from the ergonomic shape of the handle to the comfort of the height adjustment or its support base: a cushioned cone, which allows the cane to be upright when not in use. Sustainability, ecodesign and circular economy considerations have been taken into account when designing the product. 3.2. Electronics A robust and stable electronics have been designed to be integrated into a removable box attached to the cane. Cross-platform, multi-device access Android, iOS and web. Accesible Universal Design criteria. Secure acces to information...

4. Cost So that all users can configure their own pauto® to their needs we have developed three versions. Pauto® basic. Designed for those who suffer freezing episodes and do not want location or emergency systems or record of symptoms and activity. 298€ . For those who want the cane with all the functionalities we have created pauto® connect. Its public sales price is 349€ with a monthly fee from the platform of 7,95€. If you want the cane with all the functionalities but with two years of paid monthly fee, your version is pauto® Premium, with a public sale price is 595 €. It also includes...

pauto® the users live connected to their environment, with more autonomy and safety, extending their life in society; in addition, their relatives will enjoy more peace of mind knowing that their loved one is autonomous and independent, but also controlled and safe. Innovative product that enters the "silver economy" aiming to make visible the invisible. Allowing you to extend your life in society. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Useful for rehabilitation therapies. It provides security and autonomy. Unlock freezing episodes. Generates daily activity and symptoms. Geolocation outdoors. Defines security...