Honda To Create Robotic Joints 'Replace' Legs of Man

JAPAN (AP) - Often feel sore and tired easily when making long trips on foot?

Calm down, now for those who have weak muscles in the feet and do not want to use a wheelchair, will soon enjoy a new device created by Honda.

As a Japanese multinational companies, many think that the only car manufacturer Honda. Apparently it does not apply to them.

Honda is now focused on always creating human mobility aids more widely.

The Bodyweight Support Assist is a tool to help reduce the load on leg muscles and joints.

This product has a spring seat down or squat with a small frame and shoes in the end, and its shape is like a robot leg.

The power to help foot the user is redirected to the center of gravity.

Then the tool will generate a balance that allows the user to stand with a variety of positions in all activities.

This tool was first introduced through the YouTube site in November 2008. After the test trial was held in the tool, Honda decided to do it more seriously.

They demonstrated the tool at the National Design Triennial exhibition "Why Design Now?" at the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, New York. The event was held in May 2011.

Now only a matter of seriousness Honda to begin marketing it so people who need this tool can be helpful. So reported News.


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