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New robot tech makes wheelchairs obsolete

Post in 'The Inglenook' started by Dune, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. Dune Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 14, 2008
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    Commonwealth Of Massachussetts
    Dune, Apr 14, 2012
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  2. Retired Guy Member

    joined: Oct 27, 2011
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    Jeferson and Saratoga Counties, NY
    Current issue of Popular Mechanics has a Cover article on Bionic Tech. Some very promising research is being done.
    Retired Guy, Apr 14, 2012
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  3. webbie Administrator

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    webbie, Apr 14, 2012
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  4. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,436 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    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.
    begreen, Apr 15, 2012
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  5. Dune Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 14, 2008
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    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.
    Dune, Apr 15, 2012
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  6. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
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    South Puget Sound, WA
    Yes, this seems best for one floor only. I would be nervous going up/down a ramp.
    begreen, Apr 16, 2012
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