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[CEATEC 2012] We’re still a long way off from having self-replaceable, robotic legs but that isn’t stopping companies from trying to pave the way for such technology. Murata is one such company. Back in 2011, the company exhibited a concept model of an Electric Walking Assist Car, and this year they’ve managed to create a fully-working prototype. Looking like a smaller version of a Segway, users don’t stand on the “Car”. Instead, they lean on it, putting their weight on its handlebars, pushing forward, pulling backwards or turning into the direction they wish to go. From what we can see, it works like a regular walking aid – except that it looks a lot fancier and has some additional features over its normal counterpart.
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