Saw this in hard copy, but the website isn't current yet. October Rehab Management: Interdisciplinary Journal of Rehabilitation
The "Robot Suit" Launches in Japan A robot-powered suit that helps people with disabilities walk and perform other activities is about to be marketed in Japan. The "robot suit" which is called HAL-3 (Hybrid Assisted Leg) contains a backpack with a computer and batteries, in addition to four actuators that attach to the knees and hip joints. (article goes on to describe the developer- Yoshiyuki Sankai, the device's ability to help with walking/stairs/sit to stand assist, speed up to 2.5 mph, weight 37 pounds, companies hope to sell 100 of them per year for $8440 each) Not sure how much motor control the wearer must have, etc Just more neat stuff from technology, Dee _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
