“Honda Walking Assist” is a training device that efficiently supports walking which is based on the inverted pendulum model, the theory for bipedal walking. It is comprised of three main components: A hip frame which incorporates the control computer and battery, motors which are positioned on both sides and parts to transfer the force of the motors to the legs, and a thigh frame which guides the beginning and kicking movement of the lower legs.

Honda has continued research on Walking Assist since 1999 based on the walking theory accumulated during research on humanoid robots in order to provide as many people as possible with the joy of movement. People convert movement of the pelvis which is like an inverted pendulum that uses the legs as pivot points into kinetic energy and potential energy in order to achieve smooth and efficient bipedal walking.