Exmovere's wearable Chariot: for the mild-mannered cyborg

What does it take to make robotic exoskeletons look like a quaint relic of the past? This -- a new wearable transportation device concept that Exmovere Holdings has dubbed the Chariot. Apparently, the device is specifically intended to help amputees and people that have difficulty standing, with a range of sensors used to let the wearer control the device at speeds up to 12 miles per hour with a minimum amount of physical effort. Better still, Exmovere looks to have even more ambitious plans for production versions of the device, including on-board vital sign sensors, built-in wireless and cellular connectivity and, yes, even specialized versions for military and law enforcement customers. Head on past the break for more evidence of the future.

Update: As commenter Videoranger Commander has noted, the device in the picture is almost certainly a fake -- it's actually the bottom of a Showbots uniform. Lame. What's interesting is that Exmovere put out a full press release, so we're guessing the company was just hoping no one would catch this little lie while they work on a real product -- if one actually exists.

[bangladeshiluv @ Apr 8th 2009 5:47PM]

beep once for 'yes'

twice for 'no'

[HZ @ Apr 8th 2009 5:47PM]

beep

(but with a nicer look would be nice tho)

[HZ @ Apr 8th 2009 5:50PM]

and kinda smaller too*

[fluxusfuxus @ Apr 8th 2009 5:51PM]

Dude, thank you!

[DirtyVegas @ Apr 8th 2009 5:57PM]

I'm hoping it's easy for someone with disabilities to get in and out easily without help...

[haX0r @ Apr 8th 2009 6:08PM]

Beep Beep, All your base are belong to us.

[leitxo @ Apr 8th 2009 6:17PM]

So.. who actually pays for this? The user or the business/government?

-LeiTxo

[EricW @ Apr 8th 2009 9:13PM]

I was thinking the same thing...

[iphonerulez @ Apr 8th 2009 7:25PM]

I like it's front and rear "port hatches" for the elimination of waste material. I'd need a little more bulge in the front for my own personal unit. It might get a little tight in there after the office hottie walks by. The rear hatch must be remote controlled, otherwise you'd need a secretary to help you "take out the trash" after one of those executive business lunches.

I like the height of those things. You can really have an intimidating view over the rest of your peers and subordinates alike. I've heard that the king always has the highest point in a room. Just due to weight alone, you'll probably always have an empty elevator to yourself. Especially if you're required to use the freight elevator.

That's a beautiful device. If you run out of juice, just ask somebody to plug you in.

[Aj @ Apr 8th 2009 7:42PM]

@dirtyvegas

awesome.
would be great for paraplegics

[darknessplayas @ Apr 8th 2009 8:17PM]

this thing is just like the Segway, I rather use the Segway instead of this, more stylish

[domob @ Apr 9th 2009 2:24AM]

Won't it be tiring and boring to stand all day long using that cyborg-esque transporter?

[auricom @ Apr 9th 2009 7:45AM]

why in the frank do these designers of personal transporter (this disaster they call chariot and segway) must come up with something that makes you stick out?

why can't they make these things low enough so that the rider doesn't stick out in the crowd like a sore thumb? don't even get me started with the way it looks.. this thing looks like an upside down Braun electric shaver..

[GDUb @ Apr 8th 2009 5:48PM]

Does it come in a Plus size?

[AHAHAHAHA!!! @ Apr 8th 2009 6:00PM]

Of course! all the way up to XXXXL for your typical LAZY ass Americans...

no wonder GM and Chrysler are gonna FAIL!

By the way you are not welcome in the rest of the word unless China says you may spend their money...

AHAHA.

[comments4cheap @ Apr 8th 2009 6:31PM]

Why does AHAHAHAHA!!! comment sounds like "me Chinese me play joke me put.." well you know.

[Cassini @ Apr 8th 2009 9:06PM]

@AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

You need to take a cultural anthropology class immediately.

And culturally, you're an idiot. Please shut up and go away.

[Derek @ Apr 9th 2009 5:32AM]

me love u long time

[OneLove @ Apr 9th 2009 11:44AM]

are you giving the finger or penis?

[Manesh Saini @ Apr 8th 2009 5:49PM]

i doubt if any insurance provider is going to cover it. Most insurances cover only 55% of such vehicles, still leaving the poor dude to cough up another 6-7 grand. Or Until Obama has it his way where we pay for it all!

[AHAHAHAHA!!! @ Apr 8th 2009 5:54PM]

Your white house is a Joke...

I need some ointment

[kodabar @ Apr 10th 2009 11:19AM]

Hey, it only covers 55% of him!

[critic2029 @ Apr 8th 2009 5:51PM]

blathering blatherskite!!!

Gizmo Duck would be proud...

[Steve.G @ Apr 8th 2009 6:41PM]

LOL

[CaliforniaKid @ Apr 8th 2009 5:52PM]

SOLD: If it doubles as a real-time, bathroom (both ends), too.

[gonintendo @ Apr 8th 2009 6:51PM]

As opposed to a fake-time bathroom?

[Alistair loveless @ Apr 8th 2009 6:58PM]

That was totally my first question.
"can you poop in it"

[James Dumoulin @ Apr 9th 2009 8:12AM]

@Alistair loveless
same

[mugupo @ Apr 8th 2009 5:52PM]

I wonder how he goes to bathroom with that thing lol.

[AHAHAHAHA!!! @ Apr 8th 2009 5:55PM]

See thats the beauty of this contraption.. You can take a dump whenever and wherever you please!

Why I could be taking a dump AS I am eating! How do you think he stays at his ideal body mass?

[Denver_80203 @ Apr 8th 2009 5:56PM]

It runs on shit.

also vacuums and waxes the floor.

[fluxusfuxus @ Apr 8th 2009 5:52PM]

Is that guy trying to pass off nonchalant?

[sacapuntas @ Apr 8th 2009 5:59PM]

The dude looks like a freaking electric shaver...

[Jeff @ Apr 8th 2009 6:01PM]

@sacapuntas:

Thank you. That was awesome.

[Brendan H @ Apr 8th 2009 6:19PM]

I originally thought "robot mer-man" when I saw it, but "electric shaver" is spot on!
To be serious, I had seen a wheelchair in development years ago that looked like a standard wheel chair when seated, but was able to extend to a vertical orientation. I don't think it could move in the 'standing' position though.
But the response from wheelchair bound people was that it was great being able to see others eye to eye, that it boosts their self-esteem not to have to literally be looked down on by others.

[Crazy J @ Apr 8th 2009 7:01PM]

My first thought was, "Ben Hur: 2025!"

[Stereotype @ Apr 8th 2009 9:59PM]

"Hey wait up! I was trying to talk to you about something! HEY!" Man you could sooo use that to outdrive those annoying talkers... :P

[Leo Z. @ Apr 8th 2009 5:59PM]

This looks almost as bad as the live action DBZ movie.

[Alistair loveless @ Apr 8th 2009 6:59PM]

NOTHING looks as bad as that.

[Johari @ Apr 8th 2009 6:02PM]

The only step after this is full-on Davros.

[Sam Weiss @ Apr 8th 2009 10:23PM]

My thoughts exactly!

Why don't they just make it look like Dalek bodies!

[Max @ Apr 8th 2009 11:00PM]

What if I want to sit?

[bill cant fart @ Apr 8th 2009 6:04PM]

So far this is the only surefire way to avoid wedgies.

[Crazy J @ Apr 8th 2009 7:09PM]

"only surefire way to avoid wedgies."

And surefire way to avoid Kanchos!

I bet there are many gaijins in Japan who would want one~

[rob964 @ Apr 8th 2009 6:05PM]

It's a good Idea but, this design makes you look like a human weeble.

[required @ Apr 8th 2009 6:12PM]

I like the idea but hate the execution. They should make it a lot more compact. Maybe in plaid, could call it the eKilt instead of Chariot.

[sip @ Apr 8th 2009 11:01PM]

I'm wondering... Couldn't you achieve the same goals by taping yourself to a segway?

[MikeZ @ Apr 8th 2009 6:12PM]

Exactly what the world needed. A Segway even Dubya couldn´t fall off. ...

[Radioheaddickie @ Apr 8th 2009 9:31PM]

UN Spacey FTW!

[KGB @ Apr 8th 2009 6:14PM]

What, no freaking cup holder??