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Panasonic to sell powered exoskeletons for public use.

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by James Gabriel, Jan 5, 2014.

  1. James Gabriel

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    http://www.geekosystem.com/ripleys-real-exoskeleton/

    Panasonic is calling it the “Powered Suit,” which users strap themselves into, and it can be used for lifting objects as heavy as 220 pounds, as well as hammering, digging, and scooping.

    Now all that's missing are the Yautjas and Xenomorphs. :grin:
     
    #1 James Gabriel, Jan 5, 2014
  2. pippendagimp

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    will it be able to help patrick patterson grab a rebound?
     
    #2 pippendagimp, Jan 5, 2014
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    [​IMG]
     
    #3 ashiin, Jan 5, 2014
  4. James Gabriel

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    More than Patterson, I'd rather have the whole team use it.

    I have a feeling it will effectively lower our opponent's scoring well below the 100 point mark. :grin:
     
    #4 James Gabriel, Jan 5, 2014
  5. Dairy Ashford

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    This will help with moving or re-decorating. At the very least, I won't have to learn how to use a tire jack.
     
    #5 Dairy Ashford, Jan 5, 2014
  6. Haymitch

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    Sounds like that super suit from those recent terrible GI Joe movies.

    But an earlier incarnation.
     
    #6 Haymitch, Jan 5, 2014
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    Yesss...one step closer to Gundams.
     
    #7 chow_yun_fat, Jan 5, 2014
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    my thoughts exactly.
     
    #8 LosPollosHermanos, Jan 5, 2014
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    Very cool. It would also be great for construction. I would love to try one of those.
     
    #9 rocketsjudoka, Jan 5, 2014
  10. Mr. Brightside

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    Inb4 Rule 34.
     
    #10 Mr. Brightside, Jan 5, 2014
  11. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    I realize that fatigue doesn't come into play, but it's top limit of lifting 220 lbs seems really low.
     
    #11 Xerobull, Jan 5, 2014
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    Please turn in your man card and exit the building.
     
    #12 Behad, Jan 5, 2014
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    Yes! Finally... I can go to that space station and show those snooty 1%ers who's boss!

    [​IMG]
     
    #13 Eric Riley, Jan 5, 2014
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