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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. 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.

  3. 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!

  4. 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.

    --
    There may be no "I" in team, but there's also no "F" in way.