Robot suit developed to help the vulnerable

Japanese researchers develop a robot suit that can help the elderly and infirm walk or lift heavy objects. The robot suit dubbed "Hybrid Assistive Limb 5", was developed by Yoshiyuki Sankai, a professor from the University of Tsukuba. "We have developed a robot suit which can expand, amplify and support the functions of human body," Sakai said. "By wearing the robot suit, people suffering from stroke or from brain damage can lead their daily lives independently."

The suit is equipped with sensors that detect electric nerve signals transmitted from the brain when a person tries to move his or her limbs. When the sensors detect the nerve signals, the computer starts up the relevant motors to assist the person's motions.

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Reuters 9151/05

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[Arkanni]

Cyberdyne.....wut

[nambreadnam]

@Craz3dApprentice My money's on an augmented Gundam suit by 2020. I'll hopefully have enough saved by then. I'd even settle for something from Guyver.

[Littlelupe1234]

I can't wait for it to show the Red Ring of Death.

[jimmcmahon351]

Does anyone know if these can be rented in the US, and if so, do they help people with spinal cord injuries with balance while walking?

[Craz3dApprentice]

@kaschtnsamtdiekarbln The Japanese SAY they are using it to help paralyzed people walk BUT who comes out with the best Animes?

[tcbtheking01]

@sonicunleashed65 i thought it was skynet 

[zombiefood702]

Cyberdyn.... Ain't that from terminator

[viperish5]

next thing you know Fucking mAster Chief is real.. -sighs

[viperish5]

Omg, ITS THE TERMINATOR, EVERYBODY RUN !

[MrBlackhack13]

Robots r gunna take over the world