Nuvio designs and manufactures smart assistive mobility devices, such as walkers, to improve the daily lives of individuals with physical mobility difficulties. Their devices incorporate data-driven technology to enable connected care and enhance user safety.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional walkers often have outdated designs that do not adequately address the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, leading to instability, falls, and difficulty performing everyday tasks. These limitations can reduce independence and increase the risk of injury for individuals with mobility challenges.
Solution
Nuvio designs and manufactures the Nuvio One, a next-generation rollator walker engineered to enhance mobility, safety, and independence. The Nuvio One features a patented H-frame design that allows users to step closer to countertops and other surfaces, reducing the need to overreach. The design also provides a stable base for standing and walking, and a reduced turning radius for navigating tight spaces.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with mobility challenges, those recovering from injuries, geriatric patients, and anyone seeking to enhance their independence and safety while walking.
Features
- H-frame design enabling users to step up to four times closer to surfaces
- Stand Assist feature with built-in lower rails for safer transitions from sitting to standing
- Ergonomic handrails designed to keep hands close to hips, improving balance and posture
- Compact footprint with a 50% smaller turning radius compared to traditional X-frame walkers
- Stow-away seat for resting
- Large indoor/outdoor wheels for smooth movement across various surfaces
- One-step fold-and-go design for easy storage and portability
- Arrives fully assembled