The E-Knee was a project for Blatchford Ltd. to design an exoskeleton to assist older people with independent living, minimise the chance of falls and give the wearer confidence. Fractured hips, predominantly from older people falling, alone costs the NHS £6 million a year.

The current assistive devices have negative connotations and uptake is a problem. Therefore, there is a real need for a device that can help the wearer but does not stigmatise them.

The E-knee is packaged in a way that it is easy to put on, functions all day long and can be worn discretely under clothes.

Focus groups were used to uncover insights.

Scale prototype used to communicate the design concept.

Prototype used to test the easy to fit mechanism.

Proving principle mechanical prototype.

Vector of Final design.