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Honda is advancing humanoid robotic possibilities with the announcement of a walking assist machine. It's aimed at factory workers and the elderly. While still in the experimental stage, don't be surprised if you see Honda offering something like this in the future.
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hondacura4 says:
05:17 AM, 11/10/08
Honda, the mobility company? Motorcycles, automobiles, business jets, 4 wheelers, now this walking assist machine......interesting.
brn says:
05:19 AM, 11/10/08
That thing looks uncomfortable.
estreka says:
12:01 PM, 11/10/08
Found a vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8cLnf4Nrjs
Yeah, I'm not sold on it, either. I'd have to try it out, first. The neat thing is that it's powered, so your legs aren't supporting your weight.
brn says:
05:34 AM, 11/11/08
estreka, thanks for the link.
The video doesn't do a good job of demonstrating the device, other than to show you've got this thing shoved up between your legs. Narration would also be nice. Instead, they've some seductive music. Oh baby!
ateixeira says:
11:14 AM, 11/12/08
I put one on and tried walking to my Sienna and it detoured me towards an Odyssey. LOL