This is probably better for giving new kids disabilities.

The chair looks a lot like the Bumbo. That was recalled because parents would place them on a table, then the kid would strain to get out and fall on the floor.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Bumbo-Seat-Recall

Kids have a way of getting out of anything Houdini style. I'm sure it looks safe in the lab, but once you get robobaby home, and the kid starts screaming while the parents are busy TXTing their friends, well, that's how 'accidents' happen.

this is really unimpressive. this kid is straining out of his seat with all his might and the thing is barely moving.

Soon we will have those human transporters from Wall-E.

I don't really see the practicality in this. What sort of disability would a child have where he can only shift his weight but not move his arms? And if this device is only made for toddlers w/disabilities, what good would it do to have a toddler shift his weight back and forth for only a short while or have the parent 'remote control' operate the child's buggy. Pick your kid up and interact w/him

Ugh, flashbacks to the marketing buzz around IT aka Ginger aka The Segway.

Can't wait until they start installing these into tanks. They're gonna start drafting 2 year-olds.