Comments on: The Latest Robot From Honda: A “Walking Assistant” to Push You Upstairs

By: chris

chris — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:16:58 +0000

hi there please tell me where i can get this robot walking assistance
because my niece is disabled and cant walk or move
or talk , this could be a chance for her to get her muscles
back in shape , thank you

By: William Smith

William Smith — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:08:30 +0000

Dear people of Honda,
I was paralyzed from a chest cold at age 13, Guillian-Barre’Syndrome, that was in 1973. The doctor told me that I would never walk again and not live
to be 20. By God’s grace, a wonderful family and a great deal of hard work on my part, I can
walk with short AFO’s and a cain. Presently I’m 48, my right foot turns out
when I walk so my right knee will have to be repaired. I think that “walking
assistant device” would help me? THANK YOU All for your contribution to all
mankind! May God bless you!
Sincerely yours,
Will Smith

By: els

els — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:00:09 +0000

we are very greatful to know about this “walking assistant device”.
I am looking forward to know more information about it. it looks very useful and helpful for my son ( 16 years old ).
He is able to walk around in the water but has no strength to walk on the ground he tends to bend his knees so he use a wheelchair to help him mobile.
We train him to walk by using braces and walker.
Hope you will concern about my son and help him by making his life easier.
we are agree if you would like to use my son for experimenting your new design.
Thank you so much and do look forward to your responses.
Sincerely yours,
mrs.sunarjadi setiawan.

By: modernrocko

modernrocko — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:24:41 +0000

Ken: That’s the idea. Robots might as well be patient anyway, if they understand the human mind, they’ll understand that we’ll end up blowing ourselves up anyway.

By: Eliza Strickland

Eliza Strickland — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:32:27 +0000

Sorry, I haven’t heard any info on what it might cost — Honda is still testing the device, and hasn’t discussed when it might appear on the market.

By: Therese Ferguson

Therese Ferguson — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:44:01 +0000

This looks fantastic would you have any idea the cost of this product.

By: tim

tim — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:01:35 +0000

It’s made using Honda’s ASIMO technology
http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/honda-walking-assist-machine-uses-asimo-technology/

By: Ken Gullekson

Ken Gullekson — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:12:58 +0000

I find it amusing that “Cyberdyne” (the name of the Japanese company making the “walking assisant” featured in this article) was the name of the company in the TERMINATOR movies that created the robots that waged war against mankind.

Apparently, the rules of engagement are different now. Instead of killing people with guns, the robots (terminators?) will assist people to waste away from lack of use of their own muscles. Slower, but just as effective.

By: Left_Wing_Fox

Left_Wing_Fox — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:35:31 +0000

The pusher robot is here to protect us from the TERRIBLE SECRET OF SPACE!

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/terriblesecret