Document Type
Poster
Journal/Book Title/Conference
College of Engineering Senior Design Projects
Publisher
Utah State University
Location
Logan, UT
Publication Date
2021
Abstract
The Walkmatic is a baby push toy with automated steering to keep babies from pushing the toy into walls or down the stairs. Parents who are anxious to watch their child learn how to walk will often buy push toys to help their child stand up while they learn to walk. Unfortunately, parents must constantly guide the push toy to prevent the baby from pushing it into obstacles. This can take a toll on parents’ backs and knees. With the Walkmatic, parents can relax while they watch their baby play with their fun new toy.
When the Walkmatic is first turned on, the parent pushes the walker around a closed loop. The Walkmatic uses an IMU and an ultrasonic sensor to calculate its position along the path and saves this information in the on-board memory. As the baby pushes the Walkmatic, the toy automatically steers itself along the path the parent traced earlier. The Walkmatic provides a fun and safe option for helping babies learn to walk.
Recommended Citation
Cornwall, Chaz and Berg, Ryan, "Walkmatic" (2021). Electrical and Computer Engineering. Paper 190.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/eceengr_srdesign/190