• The Future Of Disabled Mobility Tech

    By Matt Hardigree, 1:15 PM on Wed Sep 30 2009, 6,322 views

    Mobility technology has historically been limited to wheelchairs. But the aging global population is leading companies like Honda and Panasonic to envision new technology combining robotics and even mind control to give mobility-limited individuals freedom. Here's what to expect.

    Click through the photos to get a tour of technology in various stages of development aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities. You'll notice most of the technology comes from Japan, which is becoming one of the oldest countries in the world yet has a shortage of care workers.

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    By Matt Hardigree
    Sep 30, 2009 1:15 PM 6,322
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    The Future Of Disabled Mobility Tech

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