For all of us that are "getting up there in years" this sure beats a Hoveround. I wonder if Medicare will help pay for one? http://www.wimp.com/hydraulicchair/
There's no word on what the thing would cost, as it's currently just a prototype. Whoever's behind the product has announced they're "actively looking for potential investment and/or a manufacturer to produce The Human Hoist," but their website has absolutely no useful information.