Honda Walking Assist Device Going on Sale
From: Robotics Trends - 07/21/2015
By: Steve Crowe

Honda's Walking Assist Device features two lightweight motors that help lift
the leg at the thigh as it moves forward and backward. It measures the
walking patterns and training status of each user on a tablet, creating
visualizations to assist medical personnel.

Honda Motor Co. will begin leasing in November 2015 its Walking Assist Device
to hospitals and rehabilitation facilities throughout Japan.

The robotic device is use for walking rehabilitation under the guidance of a
doctor and/or therapist. It’s based on the inverted pendulum model, a theory
of bipedal walking, and features two motors that help lift the leg at the
thigh as it moves forward and backward. This lengthens the users stride and
helps them walk further and faster.

The Walking Assist Device measures the walking patterns and training status
of each user on a tablet, creating visualizations to assist medical
personnel. The belt-like design makes it easier for users to put on and off,
and its adjustable frames help it fit on anyone.

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Link:
Honda Walking Assist
http://world.honda.com/Walking-Assist
http://corporate.honda.com/innovation/walk-assist