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more about #walking more comments → Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Already expecting a video parody... #petman more » The Lab: I am in no way up on the robotics scene but Boston Dynamics seems to be awfully productive lately. The minute they put arms on these things I'm build... more » Thee Sea: ...Metal Gear!? #petman more » eliblack: Those are 5.10 Coyote climbing shoes it's wearing. Neat! #petman more » jakebathman: Man I can't wait for the future, this is so awesome. Even the tech in 10 years is going to be spectacular. We're seeing the convergence of so many di... more » TheSonOfKrypton: Hmmmmm....That suspiciously looks like the way Terminators walk(stilted)....Coincidence? #petman more » kylenalepa: What an asshole. more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: I would walk down that hallway every day slower than shit just to make that stupid alarm go off and annoy my coworkers.. more » NoelZavala: Amazing what a bunch of lazy whiners this board is full of. This is the exact attitude that's sending America down the crapper. "I want it all, but do... more » donkill: Good job Canon now im going to go outside with my printer and throw it in the garbage i wont evan give the shit away and that point and shoot i was go... more » fuchikoma: Well... I sure hope they appreciate the productivity gains they find when everyone gets stressed out and run ragged, then gets sick and has to take ti... more » Invisible pussy: I don't believe this (esp. the alarm part), this must be a joke... more » Brenton Poke: Aren't human rights supposed to keep this from being legal? more » Michai: This is not that bad. As a chef I stand, as well as my cooks, at times for 11 hours or more in a hot humid environment. For those of you who have wor... more » Matt Heimlich: The risk of back, hip, and knee problems is staggering. more » -
#robots
Petman Walking/Balancing Robot Is Like BigDog's "Human" Master
I'm sure you are all well acquainted with the crazy quadrupled BigDog robot, but if it had a master to walk with, it would probably look something like the Petman. More » -
#wtf
Canon Employees Are Forbidden to Sit Down, Walk at Normal Pace
You might think your job sucks, but at least your boss wasn't insane enough to remove all the chairs and install security so an alarm goes off if you don't walk fast enough. More » -
#walking
Honda's Assisted Walking Device Makes Grandma Strut Like Asimo
Honda has developed a gadget that they say could make walking easier for the elderly and others with weak leg muscles. The aptly named Walking Assist Device is a 6 lb. motorized belt with hip sensors that gauge how much help the wearer will need. The motor then gives the wearer an appropriate boost, lengthening his or her stride enough to make walking easier on the legs. More » -
