Gizmodo writes:
What was I saying about the Japanese being just like us? I don't remember -- I must have been too busy staring slack-jawed at these new robots unveiled today by Toyota. I guess technically they aren't robots, but mechanized mobility suits. The one of the left is called 'i-foot,' and is designed to help the disabled to get around and to climb up stairs, while the two on the right are called 'i-unit.' If I'm not mistaken, i-unit has two modes, one that puts the rider more upright, while the other is in an inclined position that looks more suitable for high speed maneuvers. All three prototypes will be displayed at an exposition in Aichi next year.
Thank you, Toyota. I was afraid there for a while Japan had stopped being suitably weird. More pictures after the jump. (Thanks, Paul!)
Press Release [Toyota]
To: Mike Fieschko
To infinity...and beyond!!
2 posted on
12/03/2004 1:05:41 PM PST by
AppyPappy
(If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
To: Mike Fieschko
3 posted on
12/03/2004 1:05:59 PM PST by
lonevoice
(Vast Right Wing Pajama Party)
To: Mike Fieschko
Well, if they painted it red and you can drive it without spandex, it might be sorta cool. :D
To: Mike Fieschko
Ah. Dr. Seuss cars. Dr. Seuss people...
This frightens me.
To: Mike Fieschko
is it me or do they look like electric wheel chairs?
To: Mike Fieschko
My God, it's an anima attack!
11 posted on
12/03/2004 1:27:55 PM PST by
jb6
(Truth = Christ)
To: Mike Fieschko
With friends like these, who needs anime?
12 posted on
12/03/2004 1:33:19 PM PST by
SuperSonic
(The American people have spoken. Four More Years!! Four More Years!!)
To: Mike Fieschko
You couldn't get any of those 'units' through your front door.
14 posted on
12/03/2004 1:41:40 PM PST by
telebob
To: Mike Fieschko
17 posted on
12/03/2004 1:56:37 PM PST by
FreeInWV
To: Mike Fieschko
Dude, those are so gay!
/southparkfilter off
29 posted on
12/09/2004 12:39:07 PM PST by
TC Rider
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