Honda Walking Assist Device Prototype
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2008
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On November 7, Honda unveiled a prototype walking assist device that helps support the bodyweight of the user.
The new walking assist device reduces the load on leg muscles and joints in the hip, knees, and ankles by supporting a portion of the person's bodyweight.
The device has a simple structure consisting of a seat, frame, and shoes, and weighs 6.5kg, including the shoes and the battery.
The device is operated on a lithium ion battery and can remain operational for about two hours on a single charge.
Natural walking is achieved by changing the amount of assisting force applied to the right and left legs through the control of two motors, based on the information obtained though sensors imbedded in the shoes of the device.
Based on the know-how acquired through its study of human walking represented by its advanced humanoid robot ASIMO, Honda has carried out research on walking assist devices, and plans to evaluate the effectiveness of the experimental model in actual environments such as at a factory. - Наука та технологія
this is great! I have Muscular Dystrophy and I have to use a power wheelchair all the time. It looks like this could help me walk again. Please let me know when you come out with these I am very interested. I think it is great you are developing something for the disabled like me. Some healthy people never consider the needs of the less fortunate because they are so self absorbed and make such inconsiderate remarks as some have done here. Thank you Honda for the innovative technology!!!
I think this is absolutely brilliant. My grandmother has terrible trouble walking and i wish this was available for her.
This can be a great assistant device for people with disabilites and older people who have problems on their leg joints.
this is great. I know lots of people with poor knees and they have difficulty walking. and for all of you who say it'll hurt you balls, it's got a comfy looking seat thats built like a bicycle. so as long as you don't sit on anything important your good to go. I'd like to see someone who has difficulty walking use this though
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Lmao.. Literally exactly my first impression
so it's useable for at least 50% of the population
good enough
This would revolutionize farm work involving stooping and squatting.
Sad to see such asinine comments. It's amazing that this tech is being developed. It will be able to help elderly, people with spina bifida, car accident victims, etc. I'm confident that people who cannot walk would be fine with the design if gave them mobility. And I'm sure the design will continue to modify and become less conspicuous. Way to go Honda! Keep up the great work.
So, uh... what happened to this?
Hahahaha. I'm just about to ask the same thing.
Seems like this would be murder to the junk...
It may be a pain for some, but for those who have limited coordination of their legs, it may turn out to be the perfect safety device so we can resume walking.
The support should keep us from falling and breaking bones if our leg suddenly doesn't respond correctly when we try to make it move.
For those with permanent nerve damage, that for safety sake, has forced us into a wheelchair, this could be a real blessing.
This is a great idea, especially for someone who has trouble walking on their own.
Post Leg-Day assistive device.
Does it have a vtec?!
Probably
Gracias por subir el vídeo informativo.. gran aporte a la ciencia y a los discapacitados... saludos desde Chile..
wow, this is amazing! this'll help so many people!
Good idea, for people with handicap. But generally, we dont need walk assistants or things like segways or al this stuff which makes walking redundant. People worldwide move too less and are getting sick.
True
peter schiller ever since tech boom, all we ever create are things to make our lives easier. not always good though.
I think the elderly need this, that's about it.
looks too much like a bicycle seat to me-hard on the private parts hmm.
Yes
I could see this use for most people that are ither injured or seniors. It will really help them!
We'll probably need this since we'll be working well into our 80s.
Next Invention would be the human Shitter cause people find it so hard to shit these days !!
something portable I can wear in the mosh pit
my groin hurts just looking at it, but I'm glad to see some useful progress in assisting those who can't walk.
Well said, I will pray for your wife. My late sister prayed for me when I was in a diagnosed permanently vegetative coma and I even overcame the paralysis and loss of speech. That was 31 years ago.
For those with weak leg muscles because of injury or disease this device would be of tremendous help to them. Though a two hour run time would be a limiting factor.
I have a bad back and I see this as a most positive aid for my condition.
Thanks for your good wishes.
Is this available for public use and how to lease out?
When it will be made available. We need one.
This is useful not only for factory environments but for rehabilitation for people to walk again, elderly people who don't want to use walkers and to help them stay active, and for people who spend a lot of time standing at work.
It could definitely be usefull for factory workers and soldiers, anyone of the sort that would need to stand, walk, or run for long distances or time periods. Mainly though, this would be invaluable to the elderly and physically impaired. If you have ever known someone in this situation, you would know they would give almost anything to regain some independence and mobility. It would be a dream come true for that segment of society.
I know many people who would benefit from this enormously. Way to go Japan, the Mecca of robotics and innovation.
@Clapboardstudio portal... 1 or 2? have them both right now
I can see some claims for crushed testacies happening. How much are they? Are they gyroscopic/will they help will balance? Can they support full bodyweight?
can this walking assist device help a spinal injury patient to walk? reply
I wounder if that thing comes with a seat warmer like the Honda cars?
Is it still available?
Would be nice to have some stats. And demonstration of the relative strength.
This + Jumping optimization= Awesome.
how's the groin?
How much is this equipment? And has it been tested on older people with extra mobility needs?
I agree with you. I have osteoarthritis of the knees, and it would help me at those times when my knees feel weak, and my muscles are tired. I believe it would be good for a few hours a day, when walking gets difficult. I'm trying to get away from having knee implants...
the military has these in development also, for basically the thing is the packs soilders carry are super heavy, it enables more freedom and strength, they have even adapted these for arm use also :)
@imreallyjin the point is that it distributes the force... its much more comfortable to sit than to stand, and to lie than to sit, because the weight of your body is distributed accross a larger plane; from the bottom of your feet, to your whole thighs and butt, and from that to the entire back surface area of your body.
When this is available? Old parent needs this now
that would be flippin awesome
Hi, I was affected by Polio when I was nearly 5-6 years old. About three years ago I've had surgery on my legs to make them strengthen. Though Doctors had told me that strengthening my legs will not make me walk as they'll be too weak. Now my legs are weak. However, I can stand holding on to something stabled and having part of my weight on it. I can take two to three steps before I start running out of breath. My question is, is there something know of to help me walk and stay stabled/not fall?
are u doing an action movie again!
Does it come with VTEC?
Is those legs walking BY the robot or how would this simplify the term "walking"
can we use it for children
It is a GREAT idea, but the design of this unit it the MAJOR handy cap for this product.
Where can I buy one
What if you run using it?
now this would be a great idea for people who got problems walking and old people think honda are on to something with his product.
Where can I find this device and what is its current price? Please answer
How do you get one?
did you ever get any response about this?
good for old people with hip problems?
what if they need to run or jump out of the way something?
where i can get this walking deivec
how do you cycle?
you can also use it for soldiers that carry a lot, or other professions its just the battary time needs be atleast 12-24 hours,
how much does it cost?
Not yet Harry.
Does that thing grope you while you walk?
Nice trousers Gromit :P
they should design it so it doesn't LOOK so uncomfortable, but I like that you can put it on quickly.
does it have vtec?
does it really works?
@Tropetre I am only 34 with sever arthritis and foot problems I can see this being a miracle device for me when I get older. I have a feeling I'll probably need it by age 50. My father uses a scooter but this is so much better because you get range of motion and do not stay sedentary. It looks like they still need to do quite a bit as far as looks and comfort though. I think 10 years in the future is more realistic expectation for something that is more user friendly as well as cost effective.
Need to know price
this is great...it starts as entertainment or comfort but it could turn into something that would help lots of ppl with previous muscle or tissue damage on their legs and for ppl with bone movility illness...it could become something great.
@DBSpy1 it also comes with a symbian upgrade
so. you can sit down while standing up ? THATS MADNESS!!!
How to get this device...?
How do you figure?
this could be significant for ppl with leg injuries or have trouble walking!
i think its useful for OLD people or if we need to walk long distance.. its function is just like the normal steering wheel and the powered steering wheel, we can use both but much better with the powered assist one.
how its awalking machine
@bishouji used potentially in the army for soldiers that have to travel great distances by foot... there are a huge amount of uses other than what you think
I wonder how much that rides up...
Does it have V-TEC? I heard the asimo has AC.
Ok But will it blend?
Hooray! I think that robot assisted ball kicking is in the very near future!!!
When they get the heavy duty titanium alloy models maybe.
quite interesting
where is the 2013 version?
I wonder how much this could improve running speed/distance.
wow, this is one step closer to an aliens style powerloader.
I wonder can you run with this?
can this thing help me run faster and jump higher?
(I know it can't)
What if you have already lost your muscles due to an illness? Have you heard of Inclusion Body Myositis? I think this would be invaluable for IBM patients. Is it available for sale yet and how much would it cost?
Good work boots!
A sack scratcher is available as an option on the SE model.
I am 78 years old and believe that this could greatly help me through my daily routine which is becoming progressively harder as time goes on. By the way when are they going to increase the font size on youtube? I can hardly read it anymore. God damn cataracts
It's probably made for factory use. As crouching halfway to put it a part or such can ruin your knees.
ty mate
OMG, am I the only one who finds the crotchbot humorous?
It would be embarrassing to walk around with one of these... but I could see it being useful for certain people like factory workers or seniors.
but... can you run with it?