Gallery: Honda's walking assist device

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Honda has rolled out its second experimental walking device for people that can walk, but may need extra help supporting their weight. The device reduces the stress on muscles and joints and is built to help people who have difficulty with tasks such as climbing stairs or workers who may need extra support to move their bodies in uncomfortable positions. Larry Dignan has more.
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Published: November 7, 2008 -- 07:32 GMT (23:32 PST)
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To use this device, you only need to slip on the shoes that are attached to it. No other straps are needed.

Published: November 7, 2008 -- 07:32 GMT (23:32 PST)
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Factory testing

Published: November 7, 2008 -- 07:32 GMT (23:32 PST)
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It's a movable chair

Published: November 7, 2008 -- 07:32 GMT (23:32 PST)
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The front (yee--ouch)

Published: November 7, 2008 -- 07:32 GMT (23:32 PST)
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The side

Published: November 7, 2008 -- 07:32 GMT (23:32 PST)
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The rear

Published: November 7, 2008 -- 07:32 GMT (23:32 PST)
Caption by: Andy Smith