PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a self-support type walk-aiding apparatus that efficiently aids an assisted person in learning and acquiring a walking method using a cane and that increases the motivation of training as well.SOLUTION: In the self-support type walk-aiding apparatus 10 including: a self-running carriage 12 with a support member 11 extending upward, which serves as a support for walk and an operating part 13 for the self-running carriage 12, which is provided on the support member 11, to make the self-running carriage 12 move on a floor 14 by the operation of the operating part 13, the self-running carriage 12 is provided with an instructing part 17 that includes an auditory guide means 15 and/or visual guide means 16 for transmitting information on the step-out position of an assisted person operating the operating part 13, by use of sound and/or light.COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT【課題】被介助者が杖を用いた歩行方法を習得及び習熟することを効率的に補助すると共に、訓練のモチベーションも高めることが可能な自立式の歩行支援装置を提供する。【解決手段】歩行時の支えとなる支持部材11が立設された自走台車12と、支持部材11に設けられた自走台車12の操作部13とを有し、操作部13の操作によって床面14上を自走台車12が移動する自立式の歩行支援装置10であって、自走台車12には、操作部13を操作する被介助者の踏み出し位置情報を、音声及び/又は光でそれぞれ伝える聴覚案内手段15及び/又は視覚案内手段16を備えた教示部17が設けられている。【選択図】図1
