Inspired by His Grandfather, This Engineer Built a Device That's Helping Parkinson's Patients Walk With Confidence

Engineer Amey Desai developed WALK, a wearable device that senses freezing episodes in Parkinson's patients and responds with vibrations and mild electrical stimulation. Clinical trials at NIMHANS showed a nearly 50% reduction in freezing episodes in a single session. Nearly 300 families across India now use the device; named patients Anima Guria and Colonel Arvind Kumar have regained mobility and resumed activities like climbing stairs and playing golf.

The 50% reduction figure reflects a single-session trial result; long-term efficacy and broader clinical outcomes merit ongoing documentation.