Honda Unvails New Assisted Walking Device

MasterDon · November 8, 2008

Source-http://www.geekologie.com/2008/11/thanks_but_no_thanks_i_value_m.php

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The device will support a portion of user's body weight whether they're crouching, walking or climbing stairs and is meant to help both those physically weakened with age or injury as well as workers who would need to reduce the stress on their bodies from heavy work or unusual positions.

The device will support users within two inches of its preset 5-foot, 7-inch user height. The entire system, including its lithium ion battery and shoes, weighs 14.3lbs, and uses two electric motors to assist users' leg movement for up to two hours before a re-charge is required.

Edited November 9, 2008 by HelRazor

Devinda_Z · November 8, 2008

that thing looks rather odd , but typically Japanese

did any of you watch James May's Big Idea's sereis which aired last month on the BBC ? (downloaded the torrents )

[kinda like "Beyond 2000" for those that remeber the show from the 80's & 90's that seeks out cutting edge development and breakthoughs in science]

There was a rather more complex yet crude machine which bore striking similarities to the one above in terms of the concept of operation

That was limited to a height of 5' 2" if i recall right!

MasterDon · November 8, 2008

Devinda_Z said:
did any of you watch James May's Big Idea's sereis which aired last month on the BBC ? (downloaded the torrents )
[kinda like "Beyond 2000" for those that remeber the show from the 80's & 90's that seeks out cutting edge development and breakthoughs in science]

hey Z machang,thanks for letting me know about this series...just finished watching all of it's clips on youtube..superb show...

Pericles · November 8, 2008

If they can come up with something a little more subtle, I might be able to use it. Has its uses in automobile photography.

MasterDon · November 9, 2008

Pericles said:
If they can come up with something a little more subtle, I might be able to use it. Has its uses in automobile photography.

..lol.. i can imagine why.....but it doesnt look like it gives much comfort to the general and his two privates does it

Edited November 9, 2008 by HelRazor

Pericles · November 9, 2008

HelRazor said:
..lol.. i can imagine why.....but it doesnt look like it gives much comfort to the general and his two privates does it

Noted that too.

I doubt it'll help a guy be a hit with the girls

MasterDon · November 20, 2008

Devinda_Z said:
There was a rather more complex yet crude machine which bore striking similarities to the one above in terms of the concept of operation
That was limited to a height of 5' 2" if i recall right!

hey devinda i think i found the clip you mentioned....

I dunno why but that thing scares me a lil' bit

OT:I love top gear but i think the TG guys are at their best when they are making documentries....have you seen james may's "inside:sharks" one hour special...brilliant

Edited November 20, 2008 by HelRazor

Devinda_Z · November 20, 2008

HelRazor said:
hey devinda i think i found the clip you mentioned....

I dunno why but that thing scares me a lil' bit

OT:I love top gear but i think the TG guys are at their best when they are making documentries....have you seen james may's "inside:sharks" one hour special...brilliant

yup thats the one!

a bit of trolling around on mininova will find you some excellent features with the TG trio