Im also a wheelchair user,this will be a huge step forward.You have to understand that it's in the very early stages it will eventually become alot lighter and alot less bulky.As it is now long term wheelchair users to bo able to get up and walk around will greatly reduce spasims,back pain from prolong periods of standing in some casses where the spinal cord is total severed regular use of this will restore some use of the legs where the patient is able to do away with the chair and use a stick.
logic ..its gonna be used in the millitary ..so not for consumers ..so secret....kinda ....allso look robo dog..!!! that one is super and little scary ..
I grew up watching my oldest sister constantly battle with the idea that she'd never be able to walk. Seeing that woman stand up and walk across the stage brought tears to my eyes. I have so, so much hope for technologies like this in the future!
There is already a robotic exoskeleton that is hands free, and works for wheelchair users. It's called the REX, and is made in New Zealand. You can sit at a table. As long as you can self-transfer from the wheelchair, you can use the Rex.
@pinochska that was a full robot. its much harder when u hav 2 streamline the movement to joints that extend sideways instead of bein reinforced from within
@EPW389 Right. Because the woman is obviously a soldier... Their technology has multiple uses. Military use is one of them. A lot of items we use every day were created by/for the military forces anyway. For instance, the GPS system was created by the military and released to civilians by President Reagan. So even if this was an ad (which it is not) for military equipment, i feel like it has its place on TED considering the kind of life-changing invention it is.
I was watching a documentary recently about the challenges of a Mars mission, with one of them being the lack of a spacesuit design which could offer a full range of mobility without the "EVA Shortening" energy expenditure resulting from trying to move in a pressurized suit/pressure wrapping. I wonder if there are any prototypes which implement exoskeleton technology to compensate for that at the joints, so as to provide full mobility and fine control with no more exertion than normal activity?
People seem to forget that this is a very new field in science. We are only just getting into it and the first 100 things of it is gonna be clumsy and maybe not fully needed, but thats how things start. For example computers. They were giant rocks at first, and now we have tiny computers that can do more than 1000 times since then. Just wait 8 years or something. If the reserch is continued, it will give results.
I love how the audience is dead silent when the military guy comes out showcasing what could be amazingly useful technology for those who preserve the way of life that *allows* TED talks to exist. Sometimes this crowd is amazingly self parodying. Nice tech.
@Sezlar Pretty much most of the major technological breakthroughs in the last century began as military projects, even the internet began as a DARPA project.
I cant wait to see a full body super suit with abilities beyond our imagining, but im positive the first prototype will be military. Since they seem to have unlimited funds, to bad to, the scientific and exploratory possibilities are amazing. I wonder if they will use any of this technology in future space suits?
@GeistIV - Yeah. I remember the 1st cell phone my father had, it was in a bag & could only make calls, no texting or web - browsing. Anyway, here's hoping this exo - skeleton can be slimmed down into something more practical for everyday use. Hell, prosthetics were once rather large & bulky, too, now they have some electromechanical ones that are hard to distinguish from human limbs, at least at a distance.
@jorenvonk That would entirely depend on what you consider great inventions. Also, you are putting the cart before the horse. It isn't that the military invented everything but that they jumped on inovations swiftly and funded weaponised research programmes to utilise them.
@holyscythe I agree, but I think there is something inherently meaningful to people confined to wheelchairs in what most of take to be the simple act of walking.
@bananerosabroso I should have spoken clearer. She didn't just rehearsed, she memorized her experience as if it were scripted. This, to me, means that it's not completely genuine. Public speaking is a challenging art that not everyone knows, which makes it seem extremely implausible that a random lady who can't walk is a perfect orator. This whole thing reads like an infomercial.
@cruelbusiness1984 i think hal5 is harder because it must adapt 100% to the human body's movement instead of going outwards like 7 inches to each side... but please elaborate more so i can understand what you mean
@saudisandawy She has regained some leg strength in 19 years of time and hard rehabilitation. I don't think she'd be able to walk without the exoskeleton though.
@BobbyxRevolution i dont think you know what the singularity is. this is simply new and interesting technology that augments the human biostructure. that is not what leads to the singularity.
No one is saying that wheelchairs aren't good. This is just a technological steep to a fully functional exoskeletons, and they will eventually replace wheelchairs. This is basically a prototype. Of course they have to have prototype users in order to improve their product, and in a future maybe you will be using next generation exoskeleton, and be able to walk and run without mayor problems.
The wheelchair exo is non invasive so it would have to detect the faint muscle movement and use the stilt detection as she used, but integration into the brain, has been done plenty of times with computers, would probably help with response.
they need to build some kind EMP resistance system. otherwise this machine would be useless during fighting. But for carrying and stuff this thing is amazing.
My questions though is what happens if the Vet gets injured while carrying and the machine stops working and the load is unbearable. This was my first thought. A total robot should carry loads like that don't you think?
@quake63 Sorry but you are wrong.. Japan is only forbidden to have an "offensive" military force by their constitution.. They have the JSDF(Japan Self-Defense Forces) which are fully capable of waging war on its regional neighbors(N/S Korea, China & Russia) Also there is no reason to believe that "they would've created commercial ones anyway" even if they had no military
The optimist in me likes to think he only allowed it to be involved in military development just so he could get funding to develop the e-legs part that he most likely cares far more about. Note the MASSIVELY different amount of attention he paid to the military portion
Wow, this is pretty cool. The talk was a little on the scripted side- but the technology being produced is incredible, but more practical for military applications- its going to take a number of years before they have something more reasonable for the disabled to wear.
@goney3 This is the real world. Companies don't have infinite money to develop new technologies. We should be grateful that the 'pathetic corporate PR' was put in such an elegant fashion. Considering the interest from the army, and disabled people throughout many countries, this little talk might have gotten his company the money they need to perfect it. But you are right, device does = pretty cool. :)
@EPW389 No, this has nothing to do with POVs or perspectives You first stated the talk was basically a military equipment ad and that it shouldn't be on TED. Then, I proved you wrong by arguing it isn't and that even if it was, it should be on TED anyway considering the kind of advanced technology they're presenting Now, you try do dismiss the whole argument by saying we have different point of views on the subject You're the one that needs to grow up and be humble enough to admit u're wrong.
I designed lesser complicated suite like this in 2003 for my grandad who had a stroke. I did a complete assembly in Autodesk Inventor using parts from the hardware store, relays and limit switches. I pretty much got laughed at an my professors told me that I would give my grand dad muscle strains. I gave up and quit. I should have never listened and I have no Idea where those files are now.He died in 2010. Now we have Arduinos and make controllers I would have completed @ around $500.
its not that far off, they only need a little more technological advances, and with how far we have come in the last 10 years I guarantee that you will be walking within your lifetime.
I would guess the real ambition, is to make something like this an external (or even internal) implant, that needs no removal or application, and it's like on (or in) you permanently
Seriously WHO disliked this?! I just can't fathom why someone would :| Also, to those saying bad things about the military side of it, I highly doubt they would've been able to get funding for this if there wasn't a military side to it, and from what he says it seems that the civilian side is his main focus. Here's hoping this results in paraplegics being able to walk in 5 years w/o crutches!
So we come up with technology to use in the military for soldiers who become disabled, and then the same technology enables them to walk again? Dig a hole. Fill it in. Dig a hole. Fill it in. Progress? You decide.
If you look carefully she puts her right arm under her right leg and lifts it. The fact that she has her hand underneath her leg and that the leg is not facing the camera makes it difficult to see. She's not faking lol.
Hearing that lady giggle with glee brought tears to my eyes. Taking the simple things for granted is so easy to do.
Before Advanced Warfare: 2,000
After Advanced warfare: 131,466
DASH89ER This was made well before AW.
you have to remember cod aw stared in 2012
+DASH89ER no advanced warfare no
but AW the punch that will be cool for military forces
Im also a wheelchair user,this will be a huge step forward.You have to understand that it's in the very early stages it will eventually become alot lighter and alot less bulky.As it is now long term wheelchair users to bo able to get up and walk around will greatly reduce spasims,back pain from prolong periods of standing in some casses where the spinal cord is total severed regular use of this will restore some use of the legs where the patient is able to do away with the chair and use a stick.
3 years later, I never heard anything about this.
logic ..its gonna be used in the millitary ..so not for consumers ..so secret....kinda ....allso look robo dog..!!! that one is super and little scary ..
+atshapi13 because it's with the army now, in the deep dark research labs
5 years... 5 years and this isn't our reality. What wrong with us.
6 years, guys - we were indeed being deceived
10 years...nothing changed...
I grew up watching my oldest sister constantly battle with the idea that she'd never be able to walk. Seeing that woman stand up and walk across the stage brought tears to my eyes. I have so, so much hope for technologies like this in the future!
Talks like this are why I watch TED - This is inspirational
This has got to be one of the most spectacular demonstrations of it's kind I've ever seen.
This is why I love technology.
Amandas smiles says it all and so de my tears
In the talk he very clearly states that its sensors in the crutches (which are held in the hands) not in the legs, that are used to control movement.
There is already a robotic exoskeleton that is hands free, and works for wheelchair users. It's called the REX, and is made in New Zealand.
That is fantastic, I love the way technology is advancing..
There is already a robotic exoskeleton that is hands free, and works for wheelchair users. It's called the REX, and is made in New Zealand. You can sit at a table. As long as you can self-transfer from the wheelchair, you can use the Rex.
@pinochska that was a full robot. its much harder when u hav 2 streamline the movement to joints that extend sideways instead of bein reinforced from within
@EPW389 Right. Because the woman is obviously a soldier...
Their technology has multiple uses. Military use is one of them.
A lot of items we use every day were created by/for the military forces anyway. For instance, the GPS system was created by the military and released to civilians by President Reagan.
So even if this was an ad (which it is not) for military equipment, i feel like it has its place on TED considering the kind of life-changing invention it is.
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I was watching a documentary recently about the challenges of a Mars mission, with one of them being the lack of a spacesuit design which could offer a full range of mobility without the "EVA Shortening" energy expenditure resulting from trying to move in a pressurized suit/pressure wrapping.
I wonder if there are any prototypes which implement exoskeleton technology to compensate for that at the joints, so as to provide full mobility and fine control with no more exertion than normal activity?
@Neylonx Of course not, I'm sure they want to share their mechanical pants. Would be difficult to decide who gets to wear them on the weekends.
People seem to forget that this is a very new field in science. We are only just getting into it and the first 100 things of it is gonna be clumsy and maybe not fully needed, but thats how things start.
For example computers. They were giant rocks at first, and now we have tiny computers that can do more than 1000 times since then. Just wait 8 years or something. If the reserch is continued, it will give results.
I love how the audience is dead silent when the military guy comes out showcasing what could be amazingly useful technology for those who preserve the way of life that *allows* TED talks to exist.
Sometimes this crowd is amazingly self parodying.
Nice tech.
i have a feeling this could lead to something very close to call of duty advanced warfare
nice tec, but i hope they soon find a way of re-wiring the spinal cord to the paralized parts.
He even has the maniacal German scientist accent. LOVELY!
i find it humourous that this video came after a video talking about the possible cautions of bio-egnineering.
Who on earth would dislike this?!?
She moved it with her hand. I myself had to go back and watch it a couple of times. I thought the same thing the first time.
@Sezlar
Pretty much most of the major technological breakthroughs in the last century began as military projects, even the internet began as a DARPA project.
@CapAdGroup ARPANET was the first thing that could've effectively been called an internet as we know it.
Having watched a few talks in biotech too, I wonder which will win-out in the end - exoskeletons or lab regrown muscles and other tissue.
I cant wait to see a full body super suit with abilities beyond our imagining, but im positive the first prototype will be military. Since they seem to have unlimited funds, to bad to, the scientific and exploratory possibilities are amazing. I wonder if they will use any of this technology in future space suits?
Wow! Awesome, Mike! Where can I get one?!
This is a really great start!
It's a start and a huge step.
@Sondre7 unfortunately, the date on your computer is wrong. you are still in the present.
@GeistIV - Yeah. I remember the 1st cell phone my father had, it was in a bag & could only make calls, no texting or web - browsing. Anyway, here's hoping this exo - skeleton can be slimmed down into something more practical for everyday use. Hell, prosthetics were once rather large & bulky, too, now they have some electromechanical ones that are hard to distinguish from human limbs, at least at a distance.
Take this and integrate it with the brain wave scanner from the bio-engineering ted, and you could replace / fix walking altogether.
how can someone dislike this?
@jorenvonk
That would entirely depend on what you consider great inventions. Also, you are putting the cart before the horse. It isn't that the military invented everything but that they jumped on inovations swiftly and funded weaponised research programmes to utilise them.
@holyscythe I agree, but I think there is something inherently meaningful to people confined to wheelchairs in what most of take to be the simple act of walking.
You guys should see the HAL suit in japan.
We are living in the future. This is awesome!
@Thymonico it is a commercial for all the potential investors in the audience.
@bananerosabroso I should have spoken clearer. She didn't just rehearsed, she memorized her experience as if it were scripted. This, to me, means that it's not completely genuine. Public speaking is a challenging art that not everyone knows, which makes it seem extremely implausible that a random lady who can't walk is a perfect orator. This whole thing reads like an infomercial.
@BradleyHayward
So, maybe she does. There is a big difference between being able to move your leg a bit, and being able to walk.
@cruelbusiness1984 i think hal5 is harder because it must adapt 100% to the human body's movement instead of going outwards like 7 inches to each side... but please elaborate more so i can understand what you mean
@EPW389 They saved the best for last. The part about the woman was also longer. I really don't see what you're whining about.
Thank you Technology
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If you watch it again, I think you will see that she very clearly moves her leg with her hand, and is indeed paralyzed below the pelvis.
this is what technology is really about
"smooth, and very natural" lmao - it IS frickin' awesome though.
0:44
I wanted him to say "It will give you...Maximum Speed, Maximum Strength, Maximum Armor".
Is this where the robot Bender in Futurama got his name?
@TheScienceFoundation Exactly, by MIT researchers and DARPA as a MAJOR military need.
@uberkakis Because a copy of this talk was sent to the Department of Defense shortly afterward.
@NapoEz3 He shows the military use, yes, but did you watch the rest of the video?
@NiveditaVidula And if it seems rehearsed, they didn't rehearse enough!
Amazing! Amazing! For lack of words, amazing!
@saudisandawy She has regained some leg strength in 19 years of time and hard rehabilitation. I don't think she'd be able to walk without the exoskeleton though.
@BobbyxRevolution i dont think you know what the singularity is. this is simply new and interesting technology that augments the human biostructure. that is not what leads to the singularity.
I was waiting for him to say: IT IS ALIVE!!!
No one is saying that wheelchairs aren't good.
This is just a technological steep to a fully functional exoskeletons, and they will eventually replace wheelchairs. This is basically a prototype.
Of course they have to have prototype users in order to improve their product, and in a future maybe you will be using next generation exoskeleton, and be able to walk and run without mayor problems.
The wheelchair exo is non invasive so it would have to detect the faint muscle movement and use the stilt detection as she used, but integration into the brain, has been done plenty of times with computers, would probably help with response.
they need to build some kind EMP resistance system. otherwise this machine would be useless during fighting. But for carrying and stuff this thing is amazing.
@saudisandawy Yes, she did. Using her right hand.
My questions though is what happens if the Vet gets injured while carrying and the machine stops working and the load is unbearable. This was my first thought. A total robot should carry loads like that don't you think?
amanda is static part of their commerials. although the technology is quite interesting. dont only like commercial part.
@QuantumGh0st why? do you have any idea how much tech comes to the general population from the military?
We in the gaming community call it the Nano suit from Crysis.
@quake63 Sorry but you are wrong.. Japan is only forbidden to have an "offensive" military force by their constitution.. They have the JSDF(Japan Self-Defense Forces) which are fully capable of waging war on its regional neighbors(N/S Korea, China & Russia)
Also there is no reason to believe that "they would've created commercial ones anyway" even if they had no military
The optimist in me likes to think he only allowed it to be involved in military development just so he could get funding to develop the e-legs part that he most likely cares far more about. Note the MASSIVELY different amount of attention he paid to the military portion
It is amazing the work that he is doing for dissabled people
...but...
"we have the technology" we can re build them. Gota love six million dollor man
Amazing. Maybe one day it will be just like those slip on things olympic swimmers wear, just put it on under your regular clothes.
Wow, this is pretty cool. The talk was a little on the scripted side- but the technology being produced is incredible, but more practical for military applications- its going to take a number of years before they have something more reasonable for the disabled to wear.
@goney3 This is the real world. Companies don't have infinite money to develop new technologies. We should be grateful that the 'pathetic corporate PR' was put in such an elegant fashion. Considering the interest from the army, and disabled people throughout many countries, this little talk might have gotten his company the money they need to perfect it.
But you are right, device does = pretty cool. :)
5:35 I heard: "We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better...stronger...faster."
@EPW389 No, this has nothing to do with POVs or perspectives
You first stated the talk was basically a military equipment ad and that it shouldn't be on TED. Then, I proved you wrong by arguing it isn't and that even if it was, it should be on TED anyway considering the kind of advanced technology they're presenting
Now, you try do dismiss the whole argument by saying we have different point of views on the subject
You're the one that needs to grow up and be humble enough to admit u're wrong.
@DeimosSaturn you just took the words right out of my mouth :-D
I designed lesser complicated suite like this in 2003 for my grandad who had a stroke. I did a complete assembly in Autodesk Inventor using parts from the hardware store, relays and limit switches. I pretty much got laughed at an my professors told me that I would give my grand dad muscle strains. I gave up and quit. I should have never listened and I have no Idea where those files are now.He died in 2010. Now we have Arduinos and make controllers I would have completed @ around $500.
its not that far off, they only need a little more technological advances, and with how far we have come in the last 10 years I guarantee that you will be walking within your lifetime.
Amazing...just amazing.
"It moves her in a smooth and natural way." *walks awkwardly on stage*
This is amazing
expensive ..but cool ..i want one when i m parralized ..but probably cant afford one....so for army .... i guesss..
I would guess the real ambition, is to make something like this an external (or even internal) implant, that needs no removal or application, and it's like on (or in) you permanently
Is there a possibility of a malfunction and that thing bends the other way and dislocates something of yours?
Seriously WHO disliked this?! I just can't fathom why someone would :|
Also, to those saying bad things about the military side of it, I highly doubt they would've been able to get funding for this if there wasn't a military side to it, and from what he says it seems that the civilian side is his main focus.
Here's hoping this results in paraplegics being able to walk in 5 years w/o crutches!
Good stuff.
It goes without saying that this has a long way to go...
The paralympics is going to be interesting in the future...
I dont consider it walking when you're using crutches -.-
but its a great invention nonetheless. A bit commercialised though
So we come up with technology to use in the military for soldiers who become disabled, and then the same technology enables them to walk again? Dig a hole. Fill it in. Dig a hole. Fill it in. Progress? You decide.
If you look carefully she puts her right arm under her right leg and lifts it. The fact that she has her hand underneath her leg and that the leg is not facing the camera makes it difficult to see. She's not faking lol.
@saudisandawy At first I was thinking exactly the same, but if you watch closely you'll see that she is using her right hand to move her right leg.
look closely - she uses her right arm to lift her leg. she grab below her thigh to lift the leg up.
I like how people talk about TED as if it were a person.
now i can see myself on the summit of mt everest
@EPW389 i hope it sells well, i don't care where they peddle them.
cuando podremos tener acceso a ésta tecnología ? ???