Category Finalist – Health, Safety & Human Wellbeing
Ren: An exoskeleton designed to encourage active lifestyles for new seniors and maintain independent living.
Ren is an exoskeleton walking assist designed to encourage active lifestyles for new seniors and aging at home. Intended for users with normative cognitive function who can support their body weight. Ren supplements natural walking rather than replacing it. The system provides up to 30% fatigue reduction, offers four adjustable assistance levels, and supports approximately 25 km of walking per charge. The Ren use cycle integrates seamlessly into daily life with a wireless charging stand, compact foldable design, and removable components for cleaning.
About the Designer
Tom Sun, Carleton
Tom Sun is a young creative driven by relentless curiosity. From an early age, he explored this curiosity through observation, tinkering, and drawing, with a particular fascination for vehicles. Questioning existing systems and imagining new possibilities has always been central to his thinking.