Forscher der Keio-Universität in Japan haben diesen tragbaren Roboterschwanz-Prototyp zur Gleichgewichtsunterstützung entwickelt

> As Japan grays, it is leading the industrial world in seeking ways to keep its aging population mobile and productive.

> While other nations have turned to immigrant workers to replenish a shrinking workforce, less-welcoming Japan has focused more on a technological solution.

Entirely unsurprised that this is where the motivation for Japan to build this came from.

I’ll be honest, I was going to make a joke about anime and catgirls, but I think I’ll just stick with grim reality.

Furries: the furture is now grandpa!

Cool, but this seems extremely impractical to wear or use.

Also, what’s the plan to replace the air compressor? Would they be expected to wheel it around as well?

It’s a cover for catgirl research.