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Jiarui Yue

Jiarui Yue

re:walk

re:walk

RE:WALK is a home-based mobility aid inspired by my family's experience with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Survivors often face years—sometimes a lifetime—of rehabilitation, repeatedly replacing walkers as their needs evolve. This product integrates the following three design principles into a single, adaptable system.

(1) Modular parts: Interchangeable components let users adjust the level of support as strength and balance improve.

(2) Custom-molded grip: A room-temperature-curing silicone handle conforms to each user's hand, restoring comfort and control despite limited function.

(3) Domestic materials: Warm, durable wood replaces hospital-grade metal, helping the device blend into living spaces and reducing the psychological burden of the product “feeling medical” at home.

RE:WALK seeks to humanize rehabilitation technology and provide ICH survivors with a kinder, more dignified path back to walking.

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