• World Cup to begin with mind-controlled exoskeleton kick
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[QUOTE=Awesomecaek;43412353] if we were capable of doing it.[/QUOTE] Exactly, we're not. I doubt they would've slapped an exoskeleton if it was possible to do so, so what's your point?
Holy neat batman
Didn't someone complete the London Marathon with one of these? EDIT: [URL="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17988108"]Yup, someone did. Took them 16 days, but they did it.[/URL]
Goddamn exoskemmingtons are at it again
[QUOTE=Dark RaveN;43412392]Exactly, we're not. I doubt they would've slapped an exoskeleton if it was possible to do so, so what's your point?[/QUOTE] My point was made clear in my initial post. The exoskeleton solution is a fascinating yet extremely unwieldy and wasteful solution, and I wish we could do better. We can't, for now, and I hope that future developments will allow it. You seem to have mild issues with reading.
[QUOTE=ewitwins;43411616]Look at the size of the fucking power supply! That's the next big thing that needs to be tackled with robots in general: batteries. It's easily the largest hurtle standing in between us and the future of insanely-complicated robotics.[/QUOTE] What if we make it like Big Dog and slap a couple of two-stroke engines on it?
[QUOTE=Dark RaveN;43412392]Exactly, we're not. I doubt they would've slapped an exoskeleton if it was possible to do so, so what's your point?[/QUOTE] The point is rather than developing unwieldy exoskeletons [I]for universal use[/I], they could skip it altogether and aim for solutions less archaic and more up-to-date with modern technology. Unwieldy exoskeletons is kind of like the 80s 'future-vision' - now it could most likely be bypassed in favour of something else, like organically grown limbs or carbon nanotube muscles. Of course, the exoskeleton is very useful for people who don't want to wait and I wouldn't deny them it, but for the majority of people it would be too inefficient to build and iterate many generations of exoskeleton - it would take too long and cost too much, and at some point during that development, a better solution would likely come along.
[QUOTE=SCopE5000;43413604]The point is rather than developing unwieldy exoskeletons [I]for universal use[/I], they could skip it altogether and aim for solutions less archaic and more up-to-date with modern technology. Unwieldy exoskeletons is kind of like the 80s 'future-vision' - now it could most likely be bypassed in favour of something else, like organically grown limbs or carbon nanotube muscles. Of course, the exoskeleton is very useful for people who don't want to wait and I wouldn't deny them it, but for the majority of people it would be too inefficient to build and iterate many generations of exoskeleton - it would take too long and cost too much, and at some point during that development, a better solution would likely come along.[/QUOTE] Agreed, however, exoskeleton research could be expanded, as mentioned above, into other fields. Imagine having the power of 2 cranes in a single arm, and all the tools you could possibly need for that specific task, at hand, at all times. Not having to worry about falling debris, or being able to save other workers, not wearing an exoskeleton, due to the weight-lifting capability. That will revolutionize construction, just mentioning one. Mind you, this is far, far, in the future, but we must start somewhere. Every technology had an infancy stage, and for exoskeletons, this is just that stage. And, of course, I'm not saying we shouldn't attempt to make the paralyzed walk again in a more elegant, and subtle way, because we should. Having an exoskeleton stuck to you whenever you want to go somewhere would be.. Annoying and encumbering. So, agreed, neuroscience should be the leading frontier regarding paralyzation. What I'm also saying is, we shouldn't throw out the idea of mechanically enchanced "work-suits". Just my two cents.
Why are we getting all of the terrifying future shit without any of the cool Back to the Future II shit like Pepsi bottles and Jaws 19? I feel cheated.
So when can I get my T-51b?
[QUOTE=Awesomecaek;43411893]As an (aspiring) engineer this solution irks me to no end. I know that we have no better right now and that the people probably massively appreciate what they have, but it's practically like a two legged wheelchair with smart controls. It's like fixing a car where the steering wheel broke down by adding new set of wheels on top of the old ones, adding new engine, and all the other drive parts, just because we don't know how to put the original steering shaft back together. I really wish neurologic research will find a solution to these issues and that we will be able to stop these shenanigans proper straight forward way.[/QUOTE] how is this dumb he is wishing for us to find a way to repair CNS damage rather than just offer treatments If you rated this dumb, then reply to this and tell me you'd honestly want paralyzed legs with some super god damn heavy, awkward and incredibly expensive set of exoskeleton legs or working legs
[QUOTE=Cockslap;43417673]how is this dumb he is wishing for us to find a way to repair CNS damage rather than just offer treatments If you rated this dumb, then reply to this and tell me you'd honestly want paralyzed legs with some super god damn heavy, awkward and incredibly expensive set of exoskeleton legs or working legs[/QUOTE] I'd be even happier having the former whilst the latter is being developed.
Not sure if anyone posted this but these exoskeletons are called HAL and are manufactured by a company called Cyberdyne... that can't end up well...
[QUOTE=AntonioR;43417991]Not sure if anyone posted this but these exoskeletons are called HAL and are manufactured by a company called Cyberdyne... that can't end up well...[/QUOTE] We've had Skynet up in orbit since 1970, so...
[QUOTE=Awesomecaek;43411893]As an (aspiring) engineer this solution irks me to no end. I know that we have no better right now and that the people probably massively appreciate what they have, but it's practically like a two legged wheelchair with smart controls. It's like fixing a car where the steering wheel broke down by adding new set of wheels on top of the old ones, adding new engine, and all the other drive parts, just because we don't know how to put the original steering shaft back together. I really wish neurologic research will find a solution to these issues and that we will be able to stop these shenanigans proper straight forward way.[/QUOTE] Yeah, except now the patient can walk up stairs and navigate more comlpex terrain
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[QUOTE=Camundongo;43418155]We've had Skynet up in orbit since 1970, so...[/QUOTE] what if all the real humans died and we're the terminators
*kick misses goal* [B] EXOSKELETON TECHNOLOGY DOOMED TO FAIL? MEDICAL R+D COMPANY STOCK PLUMMETS[/B]
[QUOTE=Awesomecaek;43411893]As an (aspiring) engineer this solution irks me to no end. I know that we have no better right now and that the people probably massively appreciate what they have, but it's practically like a two legged wheelchair with smart controls. It's like fixing a car where the steering wheel broke down by adding new set of wheels on top of the old ones, adding new engine, and all the other drive parts, just because we don't know how to put the original steering shaft back together. I really wish neurologic research will find a solution to these issues and that we will be able to stop these shenanigans proper straight forward way.[/QUOTE] Surely as an engineer you would appreciate that there is [I]some sort [/I] of a solution just now, while repairing spinal cord damage is still out of our reach. It's not like the people who designed this could have diverted their efforts into repairing spinal cord injuries instead, seeing as that's not what they specialise in. Yes it may seem inelegant (when compared to repairing the human body), but that's what a lot of engineering solutions can seem to be. Better than nothing though.
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