Evaluating the sit‐to‐stand transfer assistance from a smart walker in older adults with motor impairments

To evaluate the effectiveness and user satisfaction with the sit‐to‐stand (STS) assistance system of a smart walker (SW), and to identify factors associated with them in potential users.

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