Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Honda Walking Assist Device Update: Feasibility Testing

Filed under: Rehab

We have been closely following the progress of the ASIMO-powered walking assist device from Honda. Starting July 1st, Honda will start testing the feasibility of the machine with the cooperation of Shinseikai Medical Group, Kasumigaseki-Minami Hospital.

The device has been designed to help patients who are undergoing rehab re-learn how to walk. The unit will hopefully re-train muscles and motor pathways to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of rehab.

Press release: Honda to Conduct Collaborative Testing of its Walking Assist Device ...

Read our previous coverage here and here...

(Far East Gizmos via Engadget)

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