Honda Walking Assist Device for The Elderly and Other People with Weakened Leg Muscles

Still remember about Honda robotic walking rehab? At that time, we didn’t have much detail information, but now Honda has made official statement regarding this robotic walking assist device. It’s great that Honda tries to extend its areas from cars and motorcycles, but so far we don’t jump in joy for their ASIMO Robot. But this…a robotic assist device for disabled individuals, now you’re talking…

Available in three sizes, the device uses brushless DC motors powered by lithium ion batteries that allow up to two hours of walking assistance per charge. Honda’s Fundamental Technology Research Center will be showcasing the device at the International Trade Fair on Barrier Free Equipments & Rehabilitation for the Elderly & the Disabled, which will be held at Intex Osaka, Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, 2008.

Honda walking assist device is much more compact than similar device such as : rewalk exoskeleton. If this device is working perfectly, not just us, there are going to be a lot of people jump in joy for Honda’s breakthrough.

honda walking assist device

honda robotic walking rehab assist device


From the website :
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.

Note : This device is designed for people who are still capable of walking on their own.

honda robotic walking assist device

honda robotic walking assist device

Designer : Honda via AutoBlog



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97 thoughts on “Honda Walking Assist Device for The Elderly and Other People with Weakened Leg Muscles

  1. i work for honda (hum swindon )and fist saw this in a meeting at work ..please keep me up to date with this walking assist as my daughter was born with no femar bone and hip socket in one leg and this my help her in the future if some developement was made to help the disabled , she can walk now but we don't know for how many more years…

    • My mom is 75 and disabled. She can take a few steps but mostly wheelchair bound. Would this work for her to help her become independent again. She wants nothing more than to be mobile again. If this would work for her where would I buy this and how much does it cost?

      • My mom is 62 . She cannot step more.. interested to get the Honda cyborg leg device .. will.it work .. wat will be the cost as I stay in India .. and required. This in India.. pls reply

      • I am a disabled person, almost can’t walk, I need this, how much does it cost,? I live in Australia. Thank you Carla Kis-Major

  2. Sir,i am sixty year old,vilage doctor.Partially immobilised from the age of twentyfive due to an attack of viral meningomyelitis.Muscles acting on my right hip and knee joints are between grade 0-3 power.With aging my walking has become very difficult.Perhaps your walking assist can of help to me.

    thank you dr jacob vargese

  3. I want to know if this Hoda devise can help people with muscular dystrophy of limb girdle type.If so what would be it's price in Indian currency?

    • Hi

      I am 60 year old male and due to paralysis cannot walk properly and long distances.My right leg and right arm do not function properly. Will I get required support in walking .

      Where can I purchase the equipment in India,what is the price in India.

      Please inform the details at the earliest.

      Thanks and regards

      Rameshwar Prakash

  4. Are the devises useful for patients suffering from L.G.M.D.i.e.with weakened biceps but still walking with slowly progrresive disability?Please reply to my Emaili.d.The cost in Indian rupee.Awaiting a fast reply.

    • It is costly in India Bangalore waste just eating money Indians money eaters useless don’t waste money it cost 4.lakhs waste my friend poor country money mained India fit make money I request you buy America

  5. I am 87 years old and as a result of a lumber operation some 9 years ago I am now wheel-chair bound. I am interested to know whether your device will be of use to enable me to walk and if so where can I purchase it and its price.

  6. Hi, I am looking for an external support (Like an exoskeleton) solution for a 94 year old woman with a broken femur who is still able to walk, but due to osteoporosis and overall health condition, surgery is not an option. I wonder if this product would apply.

  7. I'm very interesting in your walking assistent device support. i work with old people and i'm interested to have information about price and if it is possible send in franchising your products in Brescia, Italy.

    thank you very much

  8. Am a nurse working in a spinal injury hospital,am interested to know if this or any of your devices can help our patients walk.

  9. i am 37yr old .i am suffering from backer muscular dystrophy but i still capable of walking own .can i purchase your device how .i live in india please u send me reply

  10. hey im currently looking for this device for my grandparents i would like to know the price and where to get it asap. if u would contact me it would be much appreciated

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  12. My mom is suffering from arthritis. She is now being treated and under medication to improve her bone condition. Through this event, we learned on how to take good care of our bones. We were taught the variety of exercise and diet. I’m glad to have read this post. This is an additional knowledge.

  13. Hi, i m from india. i have a friend aged in his mid 40s, who cannot walk. few years back he meet with an accident in Himalays and he can just walk with help or ust keep lying down. If this thing can make him walk , it wil be great. the problem is, his house is deep in the hills. so its up and down, slippery and very uneven. Please help me if u can. I would really appreciate ur help. Vikram

  14. there is no current availability. November 12, 2013 – Honda announced that a clinical research study of its Walking Assist Device has begun at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). Patients are already in the study. My guess is it will still be a few years before this ever hits the market as it was developed 5 years ago as it is.

  15. I am very very interested with this new Honda Innovation and Invention..I said to myself this is it!…I am Polymyositis Patient for almost ten years now, I am living here in the Philippines. Being a PM patient I have trouble in my walking and balancing especially in climbing stairs. Please, give me an idea on how to acquire this walking assist device. Hopefully if you have program in testing for product evaluation here in the Philippines kindly include me as one of your recipient. I really believe in this product and have a total trust of Japanese Technology ever since. Please, help me walk again and live a normal life…(my email address: [email protected]) Please send me your kind response…

    • My mother 83 years old is deabatic.and only with help of a walker hardly walk.if you think Honda device can help
      Her to walk ?if yes.do you know where I can buy the Honda device.we live in Tehran

  16. I need this for my younger brother so please help me if someone find this product, i would like to know the cost and place that from where i need to buy this.

  17. My daughter having age 16 years is feeling difficulty in walking kindly provide one walking assistant machine if available or forward address from where we may buy it Thanks
    awaiting for answer.

  18. My husband suffered a stroke and has difficulty walking. We are extremely interested in this product. If anyone has information on how to get one, please let us know.

  19. my mother is suffering from Parkinsonism and has just stopped walking the phisio says she has strength to walk but feels to unsure on her feet will this be able to help

  20. I have proximal muscle weakness due to the advancement of sarcoid myopathy. I believe this device can help me or at the very least reduce the amount of time I spend in a chair. Can you tell me where to lease it?

  21. i have muscle weakness in my leg.
    i want this device.kindly help me to purchase it, from where i will get it & what it costs?
    iam from india.

  22. Hi…im 58 years old with complications

    in my lumbar spine …

    Progressive Spastic Paraperises

    Hereditary Spastic Paraperise

    Primary Lateral Sclerosis and

    Spastic Myelopaty , are some of the names given to my problem by

    neurologists ….

    I need two crutches for mobility ,

    balance is very poor and i can’t

    stand upright for too long

    How do i get to you…

    Mr M Tagari

    0835572318…

    No 80 Poppy St

    Lenasia Ext 3

    South Africa…

  23. I want to buy walking assistance

    My weight is 110 kgs

    I have difficulty in walking due to knee joint and back pain

  24. My wife is disable since last6 years.her weight is 84 kg we need walking assist device with bodyweight support system.how can I buy this product from honda.

    Regards

    Shahbaz

  25. My wife is 64 and disabled. She can walk a few steps. Would this work for her to help her become independent again. If this would work for her where would I buy this and how much does it cost?

  26. Dear sir.

    Kindly suggest the suitable walking assistance for my 29 year mild CP son to walk smoothly please.

  27. I live at Union city, Northern Calfornia, I have no strength of two big legs and easy to lose balance to fall down on the ground to get hurt even if I use two sticks. May I rent or buy this Honda walk assistance where it locates in Bay area . Please let me know ! Thanks in advance !

  28.  have muscle weakness in my leg.

    i want this device.kindly help me to purchase it, from where i will get it & what it costs? I live in Thailand my age 77

  29. Dear sir,

    My 19 years old daughter has mild CP, locomotive..Kindly suggest any walking assistance device suitable for her to walking smooth/ independent walking.. thanks Ramashray

  30. I am suffering from Polymiositis , muscles inflammation due to which i cannot walk properly, walk very slowly.. i am interested in this product……please let me know where i can buy this Honda walking assist device.

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