New robot tech makes wheelchairs obsolete

[Dune]

http://www.wimp.com/newdevice/

Wonder how long till this hits the market, and how much?

 

[Retired Guy]

Current issue of Popular Mechanics has a Cover article on Bionic Tech. Some very promising research is being done.

 

[webbie]

Fast company has this - it is for sale already!

http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/164/ekso-bionics

Amazing stuff......

 

[begreen]

http://www.wimp.com/newdevice/

Wonder how long till this hits the market, and how much?

Goose and I were discussing this devise a while ago. The big concern is stability. It has small wheels and can only negotiate a slight bump. If one fell you'd be pretty helpless. Still, in a home with flat floor and no thresholds it could be beneficial.

 

[Dune]

The problem with Goose and Maryann's house is too many levels. I don't know what it would take for him to have full access.

 

[begreen]

Yes, this seems best for one floor only. I would be nervous going up/down a ramp.