Honda unveils leg assist machine for elderly

November 7th, 2008

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?
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• 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.
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• 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...
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• schultz911 - Dec 13, 2008
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  Well....progress need not be necessarily in the right direction....
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