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2009-06-25T05:41:00.000-07:00

HONDA ASIMO WALKING ASSISTANCE

Honda is well known for its cars and motorcycles. What is less known is its research in robotics technology, as seen in the Honda ASIMO robot. Since the company is capable of making ASIMO walk “reliably” on its own, why not extend the technology to help humans in walking?

And thus, Honda’s new Walking Assist Device is born. Available in three sizes, the device is worn around the hips and thighs to assist walking for the elderly and other people with weakened leg muscles. Unfortunately, it is designed to assist only people who can already walk on their own.

It uses brushless DC motors powered by lithium ion batteries, allowing up to two hours of walking assistance per battery charge.

Official Press Release

Honda to Showcase Experimental Walking Assist Device at BARRIER FREE 2008

TOKYO, Japan, April 22, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase an experimental model of a walking assist device which could support walking for the elderly and other people with weakened leg muscles(*), at the International Trade Fair on Barrier Free Equipments & Rehabilitation for the Elderly & the Disabled (BARRIER FREE 2008) which will be held at Intex Osaka, Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, 2008 (Organizers: Osaka Prefecture Council of Social Welfare and Television Osaka Inc.)

Honda began research of a walking assist device in 1999 with a goal to provide more people with the joy of mobility. Currently, the device has entered into the feasibility stage.

The cooperative control technology utilized for this device is a unique Honda innovation achieved through the cumulative study of human walking just as the research and development of technologies was conducted for Honda’s advanced humanoid robot, ASIMO. Applying cooperative control based on the information obtained from hip angle sensors, the motors provide optimal assistance based on a command from the control CPU. With this assist, the user’s stride will be lengthened compared to the user’s normal stride without the device and therefore the ease of walking is achieved.

The compact design of the device was achieved with flat brushless motors and a control system developed by Honda. In addition, a simple design to be worn with a belt around the hip and thigh was employed to help achieve overall weight as light as approximately 2.8kg. As a result, the device reduces the user’s load and can be fit to different body shapes.

The research of this device is being conducted by the Fundamental Technology Research Center of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. in Wako, Saitama.

Honda is planning to offer interested attendees an opportunity to wear and experience this walking assist device at the Honda booth at BARRIER FREE 2008.
(*) This device is designed for people who are still capable of walking on their own.

Gadget Review

2009-06-15T23:05:00.000-07:00

SONY PSP TO ARRIVE IN OCTOBER

This gadget is the newly improve sony psp that is more beautiful.
Like wise, it is also comfortable to use.

DIGITAL SHIELD GOLF GLOVE

This product would help golfers to protect their thumb from being blistered or chafed.
It has a maximizing tactile sensitivity. You could have a comfortable time playing golf.

FLOWER BUD COMPUTER WORKSTATION SHELL

This workstation is very unique way of doing a work with a comfortable place.
That can give you the privacy you want.

This gadget is very much worth it for it has unique features.
It could be adjustable. and a very nice fiber-glass seat which is styled differently.

MOONLIGHTLAPTOP

It is one of the best designed laptop in the world.
It has a unique feature. It is compose of 2 touchscreens.It is protected from screen damge
because of the manner how it is fold.

SOLAR POWERED AUTO MOWER

This mower have a great help especially to the people who loves
making their garden very beautiful and attractive.

It lessen the work and the time. It maintains the orderliness within your garden.
Grass cutting is not a problem anymore.

WIRELESS SPEAKERS

This newly invented wireless speaker is doing a great job.
With the help of these gadget it helps the people to transport music loudly
without having a hard time connecting plugs. It produce a quality sound.

WIKI DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

This new video camera phone is portable that you can bring it any where you want.
It has a high quality camera lens. It is comfortable to use.

LED TOOTHBRUSH MAKES YOUR TEETH WHITER

This invention is not that interesting but it has a great help to us.
Especially, with our personal hygiene. And as said,
it could prevent illness.

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My Graduating Year

2009-06-14T23:47:00.000-07:00

Goodluck to us 4-HONESTY.