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08-28-2008, 09:28 AM
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SCUBA Jack, that is.
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Powered Exoskeleton for the Paralyzed
LiveLeak.com - Israeli Exoskeleton Suit Enables Paralayzed People To Walk.
I've long thought some kind of high-rise wheelchair would help those without the use of their legs function better in society. This inventor took it in a different direction. I can't say I'm not impressed. And one for the able-bodied, with potential for helping the disabled as well: LiveLeak.com - Robot Worn On Your Body Can Increase Your Strenght |
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08-29-2008, 04:39 AM
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Fe Lightning Waltz
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I'm always interested to see humanitarian innovations. We really got involved when my father (an OT) and my sister set out to create a sled-like device that attached to wheelchairs enabling them to get out on the ice with their families when they're skating.
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08-29-2008, 05:15 AM
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My termites win
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I wonder if we get skates along with the exoskeliton, if we can travel "biking distances." Or if we put a cover on our regular bikes, and bodify the gear ratios, if using the exoskeleton could get nomal bikes to motorcycle speeds.
Would you spend $30K ($20K for exoskeleton + $10K bicycle upgrades) for a veheicle requiring no fuel (but would have to plug in)? (You can get an eltric motorcycle for under $10K so probably not) But, more on the theme of exoskeletons: A Wearable Motorcycle | Popular Science
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08-29-2008, 05:18 AM
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SCUBA Jack, that is.
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08-29-2008, 05:48 AM
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My termites win
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09-25-2008, 07:31 PM
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the only issue i can see with the exoskeliton is if the unit were to suddenly lose its power or a malfunction, cause i'm pretty sure that if that were to happen they would have to deal with a dead test subject depending on how badly he was paralized
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09-25-2008, 08:46 PM
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It would be funny to see one going out of control, walking through the "giant cake" float in a parade, or flailing away into a hotly contested corporate stock holders' meeting about a merger, where votes were being carefully tallied up....
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