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HAL Exoskeleton Assisted Mountain Climbing

OzPeter writes "The Age is reporting that two experienced mountain climbers will wear Japanese HAL exoskeletons to assist in carrying a quadriplegic and a muscular dystrophy sufferer to the summit of a Swiss mountain. Although they will be starting only 280 meters below the summit, it will still be an impressive feat." Slashdot covered the HAL exoskeleton late last year.

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  1. Great Name Choice by eldavojohn · · Score: 4, Funny

    Let's hope that the HAL suits don't consider the quadriplegic a threat to the mission. Might see the suit eject the body in an effort to achieve success and reach the top.

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  2. For safety's sake by amliebsch · · Score: 4, Funny

    I hope they remember to bring a spare AE-35 unit.

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  3. Impressive feat? I think not... by XxtraLarGe · · Score: 4, Funny

    Man, those Japanese are way behind. Stephen Hawking already did this back in 1997!

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  4. Hurry up! by hentaidan · · Score: 5, Funny

    From the FAQ:

    Q. Can we go to the bathroom or take a bath with HAL ?

    A. We are researching it now.


    For the love of god, please hurry up!

  5. "Overhyped Wench"?!? by Locke2005 · · Score: 4, Funny

    No, Pamela Anderson is an overhyped wench... this would be an overhyped winch!

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