Saturday, November 8, 2008

Honda's new Experimental Walking Assist Device



Honda unveiled the EWAD (Experimental Walking Assistance Device with Bodyweight Support System). Revolutionary in a way that it's meant for assisting people with walking abilities, however needs more support to either overcome weight issues or in semi crouching conditions where it easily wears out any person. Or in short, people with weak muscles. The great thing about this device is that its only 6.5kg, doesn't intrude normal walking or activities, yet it somehow allows you to 'sit on mid-air', supporting your bodyweight with its actuators. Cool!