Well, that's the theory behind a robotic wheelchair concept from the Chiba Institute of Technology, which uses leg-like motion to conquer obstacles a run-of-the-mill wheelchair can't.

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The company got this effort under way while digging out from the damage to its logistics hub and photo studio near its headquarters in Chiba, across the bay from Tokyo.

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Mitsubishi Electric's Diamond Vision OLED will be showcased at the company's booth at CEATEC JAPAN 2010, scheduled to be held from October 5-9 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

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Sharp Corporation will take part in CEATEC JAPAN 2012, the annual comprehensive exhibition showcasing the latest in IT and electronics from October 2 to 6, 2012 at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture.

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At a three-day 3DS tryout event this weekend for consumers held in Chiba Prefecture, a Tokyo suburb, visitors tried 16 games for the 3DS, including new titles from the "Resident Evil" and "Street Fighter" franchises.

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