Honda will start collaborative checking of its experimental walking assist device from July 1, 2008, with Shinseikai Medical Group, Kasumigaseki-Minami Hospital (Kawagoe, Saitama prefecture). The Honda Walking Assist Device is created to support walking by the elderly and other folks with weakened leg muscles. The compatibility and effectiveness of Honda’s walking assist device will be evaluated during rehabilitation training to help public relearn to walk safely and efficiently.

Currently Honda Walking Assist Device is in the feasibility stage and Honda has been showcasing and gathering feedback from a wide range of public who experienced the device at relevant trade shows including the worldly Trade Fair on Barrier Free Equipments & Rehabilitation for the Elderly & the Disabled (BARRIER FREE 2008) held in April (at Intex Osaka) and at the Welfare 2008 in June (at Nagoya worldly Exhibition Hall).