Problem to be solved: to provide a walker and a method of operating the same.A walking device capable of judging the intended use of the present invention and its operating method are provided with a plurality of pressure members each of which is slidably connected to at least one movable member, a movable member, and a plurality of pressure sensors installed at the joint portions of the fixed member and the movable member, respectively .Diagram【課題】使用意図を判定可能な歩行器及びその操作方法を提供する。【解決手段】本発明の使用意図を判定可能な歩行器及びその操作方法は、ハンドルが少なくとも1つの可動部材と、可動部材にそれぞれスライド可能に接合される複数の固定部材と、固定部材と可動部材との接合箇所にそれぞれ設置される複数の圧力センサーと、を備える。【選択図】図1D