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Exoskeletons in IEEE Spectrum
Rob the Bold writes "October IEEE Spectrum magazine (print and online) reports on worldwide developments in exoskeleton technology. Applications include mobility for the disabled, increased lifting power for cargo loaders and nurses, and faster running capability. Developments in the US, Europe and Asia are reviewed." From the article: "Today, in Japan and the United States, engineers are finally putting some practical exoskeletons through their paces outside of laboratories. But don't look for these remarkable new systems to bust bricks or spew lightning. The very first commercially available exoskeleton, scheduled to hit the market in Japan next month, is designed to help elderly and disabled people walk, climb stairs, and carry things around. Built by Cyberdyne Inc., in Tsukuba, Japan, this exoskeleton, called HAL-5, will cost about 1.5 million yen (around US $13 800)."
The company's called Cyberdyne and the exoskeleton is called HAL? I think I know where this is going ...
...and start putting more money into space exploration. Afterall, what good is an exoskeleton without the giant alien queen to fight with it?
Don't worry, this is just HAL-5. They still have 8995 versions to go through before it gets really dangerous.
RMN
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Does the liquid metal version come out?
Think of the storage space needed and time to strap the suit on. I want to just pour it over me and start hunting John Con--er carrying heavy loads at work.
You picked the worst possible place. Read the article you linked to. The robots already know how to navigate the Mojave Desert!.
yeah, until all the cybernetic octogenerians decide to TAKE OVER THE WORLD
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If this didn't have IEEE all over it, I'd have thought that was a joke? Cyberdyne Inc, HAL?
No, "IEEE" is the squeal you make when it badly malfunctions.
Table-ized A.I.
Having worked as a progtammer for marketing deparments, I can assure you that such oversights is the normal operating procedure.