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Honda Assists With "Next Steps" For Mankind

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the hurry-up-with-my-power-armor-already dept.

hedonisticaltruism writes "The CBC reports that Honda has just unveiled a new walking-assist device that enhances the walking motion rather than just providing transportation. The device braces and strengthens natural leg movements primarily in walking and crouching. They're looking to market this to rehabilitation cases, the handicapped and industries requiring repetitive crouching and walking movements such as factory work and delivery services."

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  1. What about us lazy people? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    "And here I've been [walking] on my own all this time like a sucker..."

  2. I, for one ... by Riot.ATL · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... welcome our new bionic overlords.

  3. Maybe easy on the ass, but its murder on the balls by illegalcortex · · Score: 2, Funny

    From just looking at the picture, it appears that the device is anchored to the crotch. And from the prominence of that guys package being crunched and the expression on his face, I don't mean that in a GOOD way.

  4. Re:Maybe easy on the ass, but its murder on the ba by l0ungeb0y · · Score: 4, Funny

    Actually, in Japan, that is a GOOD thing.
    Not only does it help you walk, but it crushes your balls as well.
    A privilege usually reserved for the executive class.

  5. Can't wait till I get old... by AmigaHeretic · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm gonna bore my Grandkids to death like my Granparents did to me...

    Me: Yep, back in my day we used to walk!

    Kids: Grandma! Grandpas making up stories again!

  6. First thing I'm gonna do by UnknowingFool · · Score: 2, Funny

    If I get one of these, I'm gonna tell everyone to bite my shiny metal ass.

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  7. Cyberdyne? HAL? by Naatach · · Score: 3, Funny

    "Japanese robot company Cyberdyne... a belted device called HAL..."

    Cyberdyne? HAL?? There's no _way_ i'm strapping one of these to my crotch!

    I'm sorry Dave. Hasta la Vista, baby.

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  8. It wasn't Honda! by ale_ryu · · Score: 2, Funny

    This idea was invented by shampoo!

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  9. Re:swapping one injury for another? by Ihmhi · · Score: 2, Funny

    My god, the bike seat has a space for your gigglestick and funberries. No more scrunchy balls.

    I was once riding my bike and saw a pretty high curb. I thought I could just power up it, but instead my weight shifted forward. Back wheel picked up and I got anally probed by the banana seat. Then the back wheel came down and I knocked my nuggets on the bar.

    I mean, with that seat, well... at least next time my bike rapes me, I might like it.

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