2008-11-08

Honda's Walking Assist Device

Honda unveiled a walking assist device that helps support bodyweight to reduce the load on the user's' legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and in a semi-crouching position.
Honda shows wearable device that helps you walk | The Jakarta Post

Honda shows wearable device that helps you walk

ASSISTED MOBILITY: A researcher displays Honda Motor Co.'s experimental walking assist device with bodyweight support system as the device is unveiled in Tokyo Friday. (AP/Katsumi Kasahara)
ASSISTED MOBILITY: A researcher displays Honda Motor Co.'s experimental walking assist device with bodyweight support system as the device is unveiled in Tokyo Friday. (AP/Katsumi Kasahara)
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Walking Assist Device Prototype

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April 22, 2008

Honda to Showcase Experimental Walking Assist Device at BARRIER FREE 2008

The walking assist device in use.
The walking assist device in use.
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June 30, 2008

Honda to Conduct Collaborative Testing of its Walking Assist Device

Walking assist device
Walking assist device
Rehabilitation training with Honda’s walking assist device (image)
Rehabilitation training with Honda’s walking assist device (image)
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November 7, 2008

Honda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist Device With Bodyweight Support System

Walking assist device with bodyweight support system
Walking assist device with bodyweight support system
Going up stairs while wearing the device
Going up stairs while wearing the device

Honda will begin testing the device at its Saitama vehicle production factory in Japan starting later this month.

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Honda shows wearable device that helps you walk | The Jakarta Post
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