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Robotic Suit For Rent In Japan

Posted by timothy on from the low-miles-one-owner-died-quick dept.

xTantrum writes with an AP story that begins "A robotic suit that reads brain signals and helps people with mobility problems will be available to rent in Japan for $2,200 a month starting Friday — an invention that may have far-reaching benefits for the disabled and elderly."

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  1. Obligatory... by ScytheLegion · · Score: 5, Funny

    I, for one, welcome our new $2,200/month Robotic Suit Overlords.

  2. Bzzt. Movie reference overload by Kjella · · Score: 5, Funny

    Cyberdyne, a new company in Tsukuba outside Tokyo, will mass-produce HAL.

    Cyberdyne? Will produce HAL? Outlook not so good.

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  3. It's only a matter of time... by dexmachina · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Why's this damn thing taking me to the ledge. Stop! Hey! Stop it!" "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that..."

  4. Re:fp bitches! by clarkkent09 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    in the civilized parts of the world where the government takes care of their elderly

    Government doesn't take care of the elderly, taxpayers do. If you are going to take my money and pass it on to the elderly then at least give credit where it's due.

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