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Most people are familiar with the Iron Man movies, and Tony Stark, the millionaire who wears the mechanised suit and becomes the Iron Man. A company called Ekso Bionics is busy designing the robotic Ekso skeletons, which can either replace or assist with some of our functions as humans.
Ultimately, they are planning suits that can be worn, so as to allow people to lift heavier things or do jobs that human beings cannot at the moment, but they are also working with paralysed people, and people injured in military conflict. The suit costs $130 000,00 but basically it allows somebody to get up out of a wheelchair, and with the aid of the robotic suit, to walk, even if they are paralysed. They have also, as one could guess, been given funding to develop a military product. There is a long way to go and they plan for a more personal device to be available in 2014 for a then reduced cost of $50 000,00, but there is clearly a lot of hope for people who are currently in wheelchairs and who may wish to try something like this.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Tuesday 15-May-12
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thembi said:
on Friday 18-May-12 02:37 PM
How cool is this?
Definately one of the most realistic Iron consumes you'll ever see if you can afford it.
Daniela said:
on Friday 18-May-12 01:24 PM
Hopefully it's something our medical aid schemes will look at contributing to. technology never ceases to amaze me. And who doesn't want to be Iron Man...
Catherine said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 04:13 PM
No doubt this is a brilliant idea. The cost is the worrying factor because a good percentage of people who would benefit from it may not be able to afford.
cherise said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 04:06 PM
I think this is not the best idea as it is way to expensive for the average person , it does however show how well our technology is involving everyday.
This project to me though will be a waiste of money , material and time , not many people will by this.
Lucretia said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 03:37 PM
Bravo to modern technology in conjunction with medicine. If something like this can aid an otherwise paraplegic, I say, go for it. If this offers only a glimmer of hope to some, job well done.
Helen said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 02:32 PM
Technology in our days!! It is amazing idea to help paralysed people. I think in 10-20 years this costume will be in the past and will be more affordable. Hopefully later on those robots will not cause the end of the world.
Kalinke said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 01:27 PM
Sounds really nice, but like Julie says, a lot of people aren't going to be able to affort it
Julie said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 01:04 PM
Sadly only a few will be able to afford this - people who could really benefit but can't afford this will still have to manage on their own and be dependent on others. Good thing it's not available yet - I'm not sure if I like it.
elaine said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 12:49 PM
wow brilliant yes maybe in 50 years time we will see it here! but wonderful for those disabled and obviously if used to save lifes by the milatary iam all for it!
Alexis said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 12:48 PM
I think ut is a very good opportunity for those that are unable to walk or do the simple things. I do not agree with the weapons part though
Simone said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 12:41 PM
This is great. I wonder in how many years it should be available in South Africa.
Robyn said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 12:40 PM
Very cool. I got all excited. It's great if you can afford it, yes.
Angelique said:
on Tuesday 15-May-12 12:38 PM
Sounds like a good invention but really who can afford one of those?
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