The Japanese electrics giant, Matsushita Electric has recently announced its Power Pedal robotic legs, the sensor-laden pedals which attaches to the lower body and give seven times more strength to help the disabled and elderly people to walk, allowing movement in up to 6 directions while remaining functional on uneven terrain without toppling over you.

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According to Matsushita, the Power Pedal is planned to go on sale in coming August for 20 million yen ($127,000). A very expensive price. Anyway, the electric company hopes to bring the price down to more affordable level which is 3.5 milion yen ($30,000) by 2015.