Honda has developed a walking assist device for people with walking difficulties following from the development of the Honda ASIMO robot.

Honda plans to begin testing of its experimental walking assist device in association with a Japanese medical body.

The device was created to support walking by the elderly and other people with weakened leg muscles, but who are still able to walk on their own.

Honda began research of a walking assist device in 1999 with the goal to provide more people with the joy of mobility. The control technology utilized for this device is a unique Honda innovation achieved through the study of human walking just as the research and development of technologies was conducted for Honda’s advanced humanoid robot, ASIMO. With this device, 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 effectiveness of Honda’s walking assist device will be evaluated during rehabilitation training to help people relearn to walk safely and efficiently at a Japanese hospital. The testing also will identify and study areas of effectiveness and potential issues using the device.

Currently, the device is in the feasibility stage. Honda has been showcasing and gathering feedback from a wide range of people who experienced the device at trade shows across the world.

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