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...that if they ever use in even a slightly wrong way can end up leaving them with debilitating pain for the rest of their lives.

Really bad design flaw, wtf NATURE!

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[–] Des@hexbear.net 17 points 1 week ago (3 children)

or how about this. exosuits. instead of throwing money at genAI and shitty humanoid robots to replace us i just want practical, affordable, relatively lightweight powered exoskeletons

[–] iByteABit@hexbear.net 18 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The first application under capitalism would probably be ubercops beating protesters to a pulp with their exoskeleton

[–] Jabril@hexbear.net 14 points 1 week ago (2 children)

You can already rent them out in China to assist with long hikes and such

[–] Des@hexbear.net 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

i can't believe they combined two of my favorite things like that xi

[–] Cysioland@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Also power tool companies make exosuits for construction work

[–] anotherspinelessdem@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They don't even have to be externally powered, just supporting our bone structure such that our muscles can move us with minimal skeletal degradation

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That will just atrophy your muscles

[–] Des@hexbear.net 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

nah it's about providing protection more then making you stronger.

allowing repetitive movement, holding your arms out for long periods without tiring, and reinforcing your skeleton and tendons.

actual iron man style artificial muscle suits are not there yet

[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

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