I just saw this on TV and almost fell over as I honestly thought this technology would not be available for decades yet.
This technology offers real hope for thousands of paraplegics all around the world. Go the Naked Ape! For all our faults, we produce some wonderful, dedicated, compassionate human beings as well.
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This is so cool! Back in the dark ages (when I was in college) I lived on the floor of the door with the disabled students. I got to know quite a few people in wheelchairs due to spinal injuries. I can’t imagine how different their lives would be with this sort of technology. In addition to all the obvious obstacles, they were vulnerable to infections that might lead quickly to pneumonia and even death. The act of being up and walking is key to keeping this sort of complication at bay. WOW!
Yes, I thought of him too. He was right about the technology, just wrong about the timing. This will give hope to many in the future though. Just hope it doesn’t take too long to make the tech commercial.
-blush- yes, I love being proved wrong in situations such as these. Sadly it also highlights how impossible any kind of realistic forecasting can be. Ah well. 🙂
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September 27th, 2015 at 9:52 am
This is so cool! Back in the dark ages (when I was in college) I lived on the floor of the door with the disabled students. I got to know quite a few people in wheelchairs due to spinal injuries. I can’t imagine how different their lives would be with this sort of technology. In addition to all the obvious obstacles, they were vulnerable to infections that might lead quickly to pneumonia and even death. The act of being up and walking is key to keeping this sort of complication at bay. WOW!
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September 27th, 2015 at 7:29 pm
Wow indeed. I had no idea physical exercise was linked to such positive outcomes. This is definitely something I’m going to keep an eye on.
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September 27th, 2015 at 12:04 am
Fantastic!
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September 26th, 2015 at 9:47 am
Now they just need to make one that makes drunk people able to drive well!!!! 🙂 I’d totally buy one.
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September 26th, 2015 at 10:44 am
-giggles- but it would mess with your hair, Pinky!
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September 26th, 2015 at 1:32 am
Isn’t it fantastic?! I thought of Chris Reeves and wished he could have lived long enough for this.
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September 26th, 2015 at 10:46 am
Yes, I thought of him too. He was right about the technology, just wrong about the timing. This will give hope to many in the future though. Just hope it doesn’t take too long to make the tech commercial.
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September 26th, 2015 at 12:21 am
So cool.
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September 26th, 2015 at 10:47 am
😀
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September 25th, 2015 at 7:05 pm
I saw this! Such good news for people with spinal injuries. I’m sure you also appreciate the sci-fi aspect 🙂
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September 25th, 2015 at 9:44 pm
-blush- yes, I love being proved wrong in situations such as these. Sadly it also highlights how impossible any kind of realistic forecasting can be. Ah well. 🙂
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