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- inactive, on 03/31/2008, -0/+59Amazing video. I hope they do make a break through, and this robotic arm sees the day light. This invention can help so many people in a way never imaged before. I love it, when the narrator asks chuck hildrath [ the test pilot], "What does it feel like wearing that"?
He says, " It's kinda liberating". - JonTheGoose, on 03/31/2008, -5/+63If this is going to be developed for returning veterans, for all they have sacrificed for their country, they could at least add on a laser cannon to it.
- RSS14, on 03/31/2008, -2/+48Yeah, Edison was a prick. More like the modern day Tesla . . . but that may be giving him too much credit ; )
- Needles13, on 03/31/2008, -2/+39That's incredible. I'm happy to see people inventing things other than weapons.
- bigbill780, on 03/31/2008, -1/+35Dean Kamen has invented such a broad range of stuff that is actually useful. He lives in the next town over from me and is pretty cool too, he has a big windmill to power his crazy house.
- bossm4n, on 03/31/2008, -2/+27Although it looks more like the Skynet arm from Terminator 2 at this point than it does Luke's arm, it's remarkable to see inventors inspired once again by science fiction. Dean Kamen is [insert synonym for brilliant].
- Gonasadude, on 03/31/2008, -0/+24Listen to the last 4 seconds. The guy hints at doing stuff to his wife with it. ROBOT SEX FTW!
- unfinite, on 03/31/2008, -0/+18"I've been able to do stuff with this that...I havent" *thinking about masturbating* "...seriously haven't done in 26 years."
"Like what?"
"Uhhhhhhh" *thinking about masturbating* "Pick up a banana." - dotuplink, on 03/31/2008, -15/+33Dean Kamen is truly the modern day Edison.
- Jerryskid02, on 03/31/2008, -0/+16Dean Kamen....Segway...Water Purifier....now arms.....brilliant.
- LucidDr34m3r, on 03/31/2008, -0/+16I suffer from a disability where I have only maybe 10% use out of my right arm, and I'm waiting for the day that a robotic arm with a good interface would replace my current organic arm. This is a VERY promising development. If coupled with the technology to control these robotic extensions with the mind, it may only be a matter of 10 years before we have a robot arm thats indistinguishable from a fleshy arm. I'm VERY excited to hear about technology like this. If you have any questions for me, please ask.
- Ganja420, on 03/31/2008, -2/+16And this could never be used as a weapon?
SIR HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED MORTAL KOMBAT II ???
Jax had robotic arms - B3000, on 03/31/2008, -0/+14You forgot the portable dialysis machine and stair climbing wheel chair - also DK inventions
- S1ngular1ty1, on 03/31/2008, -0/+12I just hope they don't charge a fortune for it.
- S1ngular1ty1, on 03/31/2008, -1/+13Through the Force.
- emmrar, on 03/31/2008, -1/+12You think that's cool?
Look at this program he founded: http://www.usfirst.org - B3000, on 03/31/2008, -2/+13I would say RTFA but its a video, so WTFV.
- ericd, on 03/31/2008, -0/+9He has a TED talk on this very subject, I was quite moved after watching it.
http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers/view/id/10
This guy is going to change the world, or just maybe save it. - oo7evan, on 03/31/2008, -0/+8Indeed, things like this and his efforts in water purification and power supply for the billions of of third world inhabitants, not to mention his efforts for educating today's youths, are what he should be known for. Not the misunderstood (if not maybe a little silly) Segway.
I was at a Keynote speech of his last year, very inspirational. If these kind of things don't get the average nerd excited (Star Wars AND saving the world?) I don't know what will - below413, on 03/31/2008, -0/+8Not sure why you're being dugg down I thought the same thing when she goes "like what?" And he pauses and is like "uhh... pick up a banana?" Now his wife doesn't have to "pick up his banana" for him!
- B3000, on 03/31/2008, -0/+8This brings up a huge and important question which I think needs to be addressed - who will guys like this side with in the coming war between robots and humans?.
- mogdor, on 03/31/2008, -0/+8For extra bad-assery, get the "wolverine" upgrade.
- romistrub, on 03/31/2008, -1/+9It doesn't seem very "breakthrough" as much as it seems entirely evolutionary.
Perhaps they're referring to the impact it will have, rather than the technology it employs. In which case, I could see the justification for calling it "breakthrough". - sb66, on 03/31/2008, -0/+7masturbating would be a bad time for a malfunction
- antdude, on 03/31/2008, -0/+7Article: http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/feb08/5957
- dinostabOMG, on 03/31/2008, -0/+7Dugg down because ***** you.
- PhrosTT, on 03/31/2008, -0/+6when u lose a limb u still have nerve endings in your stub (or whatever p.c. term is) that your brain sends electrical impulses to.... it's just that there's no longer a hand to react to the electrical signals..
so depending on the injury you'll have a chunk of nerves left... some people have a bunch while others only have a couple or none.
that's why the robot arm needs customizable controls so they can custom map whatever nerves u have left to the various controls.
sometimes u have none left which is why they had the ability to map controls to your toe movements. - noseeme, on 03/31/2008, -4/+9I am so getting my friend to cut my arm off if it can give me superhuman strength.
- sKiLLa182, on 03/31/2008, -3/+8Edison was a prick.
- RlAA, on 03/31/2008, -0/+4I watched it but that's all I can do, I don't currently have speakers, so my bad then if they explained it within the video, but I couldn't hear any of it.
- DevilDriver, on 03/31/2008, -0/+3217 ThunderChickens, Alumni!
Dean Kamen is one of the greatest minds in science and technology today, and its awesome that he gets to share that with highschool kids. First robotics was the best thing that ever happened to me - cnot3, on 03/31/2008, -1/+4What if something goes wrong while a two armed person is experimenting with them! I foresee Dean Kamen becoming a real life Doctor Octopus.
- orangekid13, on 03/31/2008, -0/+3I, for one, welcome our new bionic overlords.
- TannerLD, on 03/31/2008, -0/+3Go 1261! :D
- rahamm, on 03/31/2008, -0/+3Pretty sure inventing stuff is his job
- below413, on 03/31/2008, -1/+4Couldn't medical insurance cover some of the cost?
- calvmari, on 03/31/2008, -3/+6"What are you going to do when you get home?"
What he said: Peel and eat a banana for the first time in 26 years
What he was thinking: Wank for the first time in 26 years! - jakatan, on 03/31/2008, -4/+7was I the only one that was afraid he was going to say "masturbate" when asked what it was he hadn't done in so long?
- Evilstanley, on 03/31/2008, -0/+3Dean Kamen is changing the world through DEKA and their inventions. He's also insuring this country's future by shaping the next generation of engineers, scientists, and technologists through FIRST. It's amazing what a person can do with unlimited resolve and compassion.
- charlie55, on 03/31/2008, -0/+3i would be terrified to shake hands with that guy. i know that arm desperately wants to crush my bones.
- eightballrj, on 03/31/2008, -0/+3Former 456 here!
- killerofkiller, on 03/31/2008, -0/+3heh what team u from?
(former 180 here) - elTito, on 03/31/2008, -0/+2I've seen and read some very promising things lately in regards to the development of the interfacing technology required to make that a reality and came away with the impression that it is almost within reach - like the next 10 to 20 years. They've already...erm, wired up a monkey to play video games with its mind, so I think at this point it's just a matter of evolving the technology.
I honestly have no idea why, but if there were any way in the world for me to get out of what I'm doing now be able to design and develop prosthetics I would do it in a split second. It's the only career field I've ever contemplated which has evoked such passion for me. For your sake and that of so many like you I sincerely hope and pray that something as incredible as what some some speculate may come to fruition in the next decade or two actually does so. - synystar, on 03/31/2008, -0/+2He can pick up a drill. When it comes out of his hand I'm cutting off my arm.
- qaz0101, on 03/31/2008, -1/+3Thanks, this is much better than the video!
- inactive, on 03/31/2008, -0/+2I have to admit I was thinking the same thing, would be great to have a wank after all that time.
- stackolee, on 03/31/2008, -0/+2The future is now, the future is now (give or take a year to reach consumers)...
- Dotcommer, on 03/31/2008, -0/+2I'm crossing my fingers in hopes that he'll start tackling anti gravity so we can have floating cars and massive cruise ships in the sky.
- Augie1969, on 03/31/2008, -0/+2Actually, this time, yes.
Though when he was speaking about his wife, I did have some odd images pop into my hed. - LawJik, on 03/31/2008, -0/+2Short TED Talk by Dean Kamean on the "Luke" arm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiJzJ771vDw&feature ... -
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