Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

-domi- t1_j5k0gcd wrote

I need one of those.

5

Komikaze06 t1_j5k2y52 wrote

I wonder what the cost will be with how things are over here

65

K4m30 t1_j5kwbcj wrote

Come on, thats clearly the base of some Power Armor.

18

Catdaddy84 t1_j5lu4eg wrote

Voiceover begins: "In the year 2023 mankind has developed advanced robotics allowing stroke victims to wield powerful exoskeletons. When the world is invaded by a lethal alien force these once vulnerable patients become the world's first line of defense! Turning from stroke victims to......Stroke Warriors!"

67

goddamnmike t1_j5m9tp7 wrote

Now combine this with that jetpack with the jet hands and that bear-proof suit that guy invented. Put chainsaws on every limb, including the helmet.

2

Bright_Brief4975 t1_j5mpcy2 wrote

I'll admit, I'm a little confused, FDA "Food and Drug Administration", how is the exoskeleton a food or a drug, why does the FDA have anything at all to do with this? I mean, obviously they do, but does this mean they are now the Food and Drug and Anything Medical Administration?

3

Journey_of_Design t1_j5mr437 wrote

Replying to Komikaze06 (#1,452,458)

This will likely depend on who the customer ends up being once they start sales.

If they sell in large quantities to a company like Hanger, then the price per unit goes down. Assuming this will be used more than just on-site gait training, that also factors into how much insurance agrees to reimburse.

Historically, insurance approval for electric-driven devices has been tricky as you have to demonstrate a need for the advanced orthoses and often have the physician, PT, and CPO, document why this device is warranted over simple, traditional devices like a walker. It's a bit like explaining to old people how email works better than horseback mail... and why this new-fangled tech is more than "experimental".

And then when it is denied, you have to go through appeals.. maybe a couple times! And then after a couple of those, you can start a more productive conversation with them directly to argue your case.

8

BedrockFarmer t1_j5n2l28 wrote

Why is there a person behind the person in the suit holding onto the persons elbows as if they are about to fall over?

1

MikeTheGamer2 t1_j5n8zbn wrote

I may be a simpleton but, why is the FDA involved with this kind of tech? FDA, Food and Drug Administration.

​

EDIT: Ah, because its considered a medical device. Got it.

1

frogmicky t1_j5nh0cj wrote

"Its your move creep" said in Robocop tone.

2

kaijugigante t1_j5no2nk wrote

I can't wait to see these made to be smaller like in the Avengers.

1

Sebin7 t1_j5npi9d wrote

Dragoons were my favorite Protoss units. I guess immortals are cool too.

1