Walk Easier with Honda's Robotic Assist!

The video showcases the benefits and functionalities of assistive devices that enhance mobility and reduce fatigue for users.
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Users of the assist device experience increased muscle activity and walking speed during testing.
We also observed an overall increase in muscle activity due to natural lengthening of the walking stride. Results from continuous testing revealed that the length of a person's stride increases and walking speed increases. The Stride Management Assist can be easily used by those who have lost strength in their legs due to aging or some other cause.
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The structure and usage of the assist device are demonstrated, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing physical strain.
Lessening of the burden on one's body when walking, as well as some degree of maintenance and restoration of the walking function, are but a few of the effects that have been observed during testing of the Stride Management Assist.
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The technology is being validated for practical applications, showcasing its benefits in everyday scenarios.
Currently, the technology is being validated as we aspire to our ultimate goal of realizing practical everyday applications. One amazing effect of using the Bodyweight Support Assist is that your body will feel lighter.
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The Bodyweight Support Assist reduces joint strain while climbing stairs and is easy to use.
By assisting with the support of a person's body weight, there is less burden on a person's leg joints when going up and down stairs, crouching, and walking. The Body Weight Support Assist is simple to use as the seat's position can be easily maneuvered. Honda's independently designed configuration and control technology enable natural support of a wide range of body positions and movements.
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A diagram illustrates how the robotic support device aids walking by adjusting the level of assist based on knee flexion.
Adjustments are made to the appropriate level of assist generated depending on the angle of flexion of one's knee.
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Higher flexion levels provide stronger support, leading to reduced muscle fatigue for users.
The higher the flexion level, the stronger the amount of assists. A common observation in testing was that users' muscles were not as heavily burdened, making them less prone to fatigue.
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The Bodyweight Support Assist minimizes fatigue during manual tasks and is being explored for various everyday activities.
The Bodyweight Support Assist reduces fatigue when conducting manual tasks such as deliveries which involve standing, crouching, and going up and down stairs. In addition, it can reduce the burden of such movements during everyday activities such as leisure and sightseeing. We are investigating the benefits that it could offer across a broad range of activities.