Honda unveils leg assist machine for elderly

November 7, 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?
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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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