Robot Legs Could Give Japan's Elderly a Lift.(Brief article)

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TOKYO--A two-legged robot being developed by Japanese scientists could one day carry the elderly and handicapped up stairs or inclines.

Standing 4 feet, the robot is essentially a seat that walks on two mechanical legs. A person hops on the seat and controls its movements using two joysticks.

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