Technology is opening pathways to the future. Robots being developed to enable participation in society by those with restricted mobility, or as soft and cuddly companions designed to be comforting. In addition, blind technology developer Asakawa Chieko's AI suitcase that breaks down the barrier to mobility for the visually impaired. Finally, many patients in the Philippines are getting their lives back thanks to a team from Japan using 3D printers to deliver prosthetic legs remotely.