You are so right, Akua. Winning the lottery would solve a lot of our problems. Financial ones at least.
Patti - Wisconsin From: Akua [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 6:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] Walking assistance "Honda's Asimo robot was taught how to walk like a human, and now its technology is returning the favor. The Japanese mega-corp has two walking exoskeletons based on Asimo research that assist humans in walking. The Bodyweight Support Assist exoskeleton is a set of thin legs attached to a seat. Users sit on the seat and slip their feet into shoes on the robotic legs. This system supports bodyweight to assist people in walking and moving up and down steps. The other, Stride Management Assist, is a brace worn around the hips and thighs that provides added strength when flexing that joint. It has been shown to increase efficiency in walking and other daily activities. It's currently under development and being tested by 130 patients in the field. Both devices may prove to be valuable tools in helping the elderly maintain their mobility, assisting the disabled, and easing the stress on physical laborers. Check out the Honda exoskeletons in the video clips below. Walking like a robot looks pretty natural. It's unclear how quickly Honda will be able to bring these exoskeletons to market. The" http://singularityhub.com/2010/09/13/hondas-exoskeletons-help-you-walk-like- asimo-video/ So now there are 5! Walk aides. If you have $20,000 grand you're set. I however, need to win the lottery. --
