Honda unveils leg assist machine for elderly

November 7th, 2008 Japan's auto giant Honda Motor's walking assist device

Honda Motor, a pioneer of humanoid robots, on Friday unveiled a new walking assist machine, seen here, designed to make it easier for the elderly to climb stairs and help factory workers

Honda Motor, a pioneer of humanoid robots, on Friday unveiled a new walking assist machine designed to make it easier for the elderly to climb stairs and help factory workers.



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  • ShadowRam - Nov 07, 2008
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    Honda Motor, a pioneer of humanoid robots, on Friday unveiled a new walking assist machine designed to make it easier for the elderly to climb stairs and help factory workers.

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    So the elderly will help factory workers?
  • googleplex - Nov 07, 2008
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    Rediculous!
    Won't work for males unless they are a unoch.
    The physics of the machine look like it applies all of its upward force to the pubic area. I think I would rather use a Segway to get my pension check unless I take up castrato singing.
  • Sirussinder - Nov 07, 2008
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    Here is a link to a video of it...

    http://www.youtub...Lnf4Nrjs

    I am not sure its doing anything...
  • schultz911 - Dec 13, 2008
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    Well....progress need not be necessarily in the right direction....

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