As an amputee, this is astounding stuff. 'To end disability' that is about as big as it gets. My question would be what would this mean for athletics, to have bionic limbs that can be stronger and quicker than biologic anatomies?
There's already some regulation in athletics, at least in running sports. One of the women he's worked with mentioned how one of her legs can't be used in competition because it's too good. I think in terms of competitive athletics, there's bound to be regulation.
It is very exciting to see these advancements. However, the discouraging part is, why, since the technology is available to help paralyzed people, will our government (FDA) not allow this sort of treatment?? I have severe neuropathy in both lower legs, and I would surely volunteer myself for amputation and be a research subject for the bionic limbs. I live in pain every day, and would welcome the opportunity!
_____A year on, and nobody has answered this question? The short answer to your question is, political corruption. Do you know how much money the medical industry would lose if cyborg limbs became commonplace? Wheelchairs, technology that's centuries old and made with a few bucks of steel? They're charging thousands of dollars US apiece. What, $400 for quality crutches? And only a small group of corporations are making most all the medical products out there. No, there's too much money lost from too many people who can't go anywhere else for help. _____Truth is, as a science fiction writer with a degree in poli sci, I've been following your question and questions like this for some decades. Did you hear that, about twenty years ago, cybernetics robotics prosthetics researchers had to do their preliminary trials in South America...because the FDA said no? I also read SOMEWHERE that the FDA fiercely limits cybernetic implants to research. By comparison, the FDA has just about banned cyborg technology. But, they will allow NUCLEAR-POWERED BATTERIES CONNECTED TO HUMAN HEARTS! They're called PACEMAKERS, and they're old tech too. In short, the FDA is more crooked than an alcoholic pickpocket. Picking taxpayers' pockets while serving medical monopolies!
Iurie Ceban Because there’s nothing bad with that look, being bionic shouldn’t be something to hide, being different is good and those people shouldn’t hide their new incredible opportunity, and the price would increase btw
People these days, have no idea, what this means for our future.
As an amputee, this is astounding stuff. 'To end disability' that is about as big as it gets.
My question would be what would this mean for athletics, to have bionic limbs that can be stronger and quicker than biologic anatomies?
There's already some regulation in athletics, at least in running sports. One of the women he's worked with mentioned how one of her legs can't be used in competition because it's too good. I think in terms of competitive athletics, there's bound to be regulation.
It is very exciting to see these advancements. However, the discouraging part is, why, since the technology is available to help paralyzed people, will our government (FDA) not allow this sort of treatment?? I have severe neuropathy in both lower legs, and I would surely volunteer myself for amputation and be a research subject for the bionic limbs. I live in pain every day, and would welcome the opportunity!
_____A year on, and nobody has answered this question? The short answer to your question is, political corruption. Do you know how much money the medical industry would lose if cyborg limbs became commonplace? Wheelchairs, technology that's centuries old and made with a few bucks of steel? They're charging thousands of dollars US apiece. What, $400 for quality crutches? And only a small group of corporations are making most all the medical products out there. No, there's too much money lost from too many people who can't go anywhere else for help.
_____Truth is, as a science fiction writer with a degree in poli sci, I've been following your question and questions like this for some decades. Did you hear that, about twenty years ago, cybernetics robotics prosthetics researchers had to do their preliminary trials in South America...because the FDA said no? I also read SOMEWHERE that the FDA fiercely limits cybernetic implants to research. By comparison, the FDA has just about banned cyborg technology. But, they will allow NUCLEAR-POWERED BATTERIES CONNECTED TO HUMAN HEARTS! They're called PACEMAKERS, and they're old tech too. In short, the FDA is more crooked than an alcoholic pickpocket. Picking taxpayers' pockets while serving medical monopolies!
Get some cerebrolysin and Ara 290 for your neuropathy.
This is very exciting, easily the next "step" in bionics!
How much does it cost? I want one
Hugh is David Sariff sprinkled with some Gavin Belson.
Súper genial!
Holy shit.
Cyborgs are coming.
JUST LOOK AT THE HELMET
its really ... wow !
if tony stark was an amputee.
Iron man.
think bigger :)
why not make the legs look like real?
Iurie Ceban Because there’s nothing bad with that look, being bionic shouldn’t be something to hide, being different is good and those people shouldn’t hide their new incredible opportunity, and the price would increase btw
Gotta get the tech down before you can make it look good.
Product design is usually reserved for the final stages of development. Also this technology may not have enough funding to channel into aesthetics.
It is "real".
Why? when you can make them look more awesome then real. www.augmentedfuture.com/us/#arms