That's OK. I wanted to respond to you in a serious mode, anyway. The thread's been a lot of fun, but I thought it worthwhile to also point out the remarkable technology in these concepts. Frankly, I suspect the space suits, Vegas-style lighting effects, and such, are designed more to create a buzz than for any other purpose.
Toyota's corporate culture is a very serious and sober. I know. I worked for them on a contract for a short while. I have no doubt they fully intend to take this technology from flashy concepts to practical products at some point in the near future. I'm particularly intrigued by the lithium-ion battery technology they used to power vehicle of that size.
There already are much more simple, yet roughly comparable machines in used in rehab facilities to help paraplegics and quadraplegics stand on their own two feet and to excercise their muscles. The next exciting breakthrough is going to be when advances in battery and robotic technology make it possible to create a kind of suit or full-body prosthesis to enable people confined to wheelchairs to get up and walk.
I am not "confined" to a wheelchair, but I find this concept very interesting. Sure would be nice to have some sort of device to allow those in wheelchairs to see "eye to eye" with others. Just that aspect would mean so much-I do know they have some devices that can sort of do that.Thanks for the post.