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Honda walking-assist-device

Its looks a bit goofy, but this Honda walking-assist-device could help many people:

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The computerised leg device is the latest addition to walking technology developed by the Japanese automaker, which announced the world’s first two-legged walking robot, ASIMO, in 2000.

The 6.5 kilogramme (14.3-pound) device — consisting of a saddle, leg-like frames and shoes — can reduce the load on users’ legs while walking or climbing and descending stairs by supporting bodyweight, Honda said.

Honda said the motor-powered machine is still at an experimental stage, but elderly people and people undergoing rehabilitation who need support for their leg muscles and joints are the main target.

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11 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - November 8, 2008 at 6:11 am

Categories: Technology Tags: gadgets, honda, tech

http://www.hormel.com VonSkippy

I don’t get it.

Any other Country would encourage their citizens to breed, or encourage other breeding couples to become citizens.

Japan works at keeping their ever aging old farts mobile.

Unless they invent the “talking head in a jar” (from Futurama), it’s a short term (or should I say short lived) methodology with ever shrinking diminishing returns.

//Of course if they invent Cylon technology (the skin jobs not the toasters) sign me up.
phauna

So Japanese companies should not do research into medical technologies? There is not much Honda is going to be able to achieve in the love department, a robotic pelvis for example would not be very popular.

I think this is a great idea, for any old person in any country. I’m glad to see Asimo was not a complete gimmick, and may have some actual benefits to the world.
Colin

Looks painful “down there”
http://www.addoursearch.com Troy

Ok… So you’re saving your legs, while sacrificing your nuts?

Grinz

the elderly hardly use them anyways, so it’s not that big of a sacrifice for them.

The Overthinker

This is silly really – with old people, it’s not just leg strength, but balance that goes.
TofuUnion

This device can be well used for injured or old people.
I guess it could help balance as well.
Fremen72

Maybe they can get the device to vibrate as well. Might as well walk around with a smile on your face.
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reisender

Where do the balls go?

onceuponatime

as i am of the female persuasian – did not even think of that. ouch!!!!!! at the very least.

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