Upstream | April 16, 2009 | 1 comment

Cyborg rolls a little closer: The chariot which lets amputees 'stand tall and walk'

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Amputees and people with difficulty standing could soon move using a ‘wearable transportation device’ that gives the effect of walking.

Exmovere Holdings has unveiled a self-balancing, hands-free concept vehicle called the Chariot, which is controlled by subtle movements of the lower torso and hips.

Sensors inside the cocoon-like shell of the vehicle interpret gentle pressure changes from the wearer’s body to predict their intended motion and carry out the action.
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1 comment // Cyborg rolls a little closer: The chariot which lets amputees 'stand tall and walk'

  • abbym0308
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    • There's some video of the chariot in action at the link... I don't mean to be harsh, but why do they have to make it look so ridiculous? It looks like R2D2.

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