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Paralyzed Woman Walks With Help of 3D-Printed Exoskeleton

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Post by Ben Reilly Sun Feb 23, 2014 3:46 am



Truly amazing:

In 1992, Amanda Boxtel suffered a vicious skiing accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors said she would never walk again. This week, she proved them wrong, with the help of the world's first 3D printed exoskeleton that gives her the ability to climb out of her wheelchair and walk once again.

The Ekso-Suit Amanda wears is fully bespoke. 3D Systems used data from a full body scan to print custom-tailored pieces that fit exactly to Amanda's body. Mechanical components from EksoBionics provide the automation, allowing Amanda to safely use her legs and a pair of canes to walk around.

http://gizmodo.com/wheelchair-bound-woman-walks-again-with-a-3d-printed-ex-1528719886
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Post by jaded fox Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:26 am

I'm now waiting for the power suits and mechas to appear. Get on that Japan.
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Post by veya_victaous Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:01 pm

@jaded
they are... but there all too small, I think thats part of their plan make the suits too small for other races to fit in.  Suspect  Suspect  Suspect 

http://japandailypress.com/japans-robot-suits-now-closer-to-reality-with-power-jacket-mk3-0931931/

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