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isamson OP t1_iywa9xd wrote

ReWalk Robotics made progress in German courts this week. BARMER announced it would accept a ruling from state courts that made exoskeletons considered eligible for direct disability compensation and withdrew its pending case at the federal level.

BARMER is one of Germany’s largest statutory health insurance providers.

The ruling gives eligible, insured patients with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) a legal basis to use an exoskeleton as an orthopedic aid for direct disability compensation in Germany.

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MrArko t1_iyxctt3 wrote

Grandma finally getting a MJOLNIR Mk 5 to fight The Covenant‎.

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superkickpunch t1_iyy8mwn wrote

“Where you heading gramma?”

“Finishing this fight.”

BWUMBWUMBWUMBWAAAAAAAM

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chownrootroot t1_iyyhugh wrote

Cortana where are my glasses?

Sigh They’re on your head.

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greenleaf1138 t1_iyzfd4k wrote

Most likely she would be called Corteia, Courie, Cortanza … anything but actual name by old folks haha

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Sweaty-Astronaut7248 t1_iywlezd wrote

This would be huge if it were a standard to go worldwide. Wheelchairs are such an old design. It's been updated here and there but it's over a hundred years old. Sitting all the time is not healthy and deteriorates comfort the longer you're in a sitting position. Plus there's all the consequential injuries along the way: torn/pulled muscles, rotator cuff wear and tear, arthritis, herniated disks, etc. Then there's the conversational eye contact, at least for me. Not being at eye level kinda messed with me. Also can't always hear conversations because the sound waves are literally going over my head ha.

Between these exoskeletons and the spinal cord stimulation devices, things are looking better for some of us. Fingers crossed

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Chicero t1_iz3k2ir wrote

I tend to be in favor of low tech solutions, so I like seeing a response for why you need the high tech. Thanks for the summary!

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Leovan21 t1_j06oyur wrote

Some problems can’t be solved by low tech, when your body get more injury you will understand this

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Chicero t1_j06ze46 wrote

Ive had scoliosis since 13. tinnitus since 21, and as of the past 2 years not-epileptic seizures (that’s the diagnosis).

Its doing just fine breaking down, but that doesn’t mean I want to give up hope.

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CryoAurora t1_iywgpwp wrote

I wish the US was this progressive. We would enable so many to have good lives again if we did.

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Timbershoe t1_iyx99o5 wrote

Glue a gun on it, call it a constitutional right.

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Wirecard_trading t1_iz0c2pw wrote

Wow. Pack your bags everybody, the best comment today goes to this guy.

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Karmakazee t1_iz0og4d wrote

“The only way to stop a bad guy in an exoskeleton with shotgun arms is to give the good guys exoskeletons with shotgun arms.”

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Undercoverpizzalover t1_iyxlst0 wrote

No offense but you guys have at least 27 more important issues at hand right now

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LazyZealot9428 t1_iyy5wl7 wrote

Yeah, but we’re not gonna work on any of them! Freeeeeeeeedum! 🦅

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lazyProgrammerDude t1_iywimpv wrote

Canada : we don't do that here. But we have a much better solution.

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King-Cobra-668 t1_iyypfx1 wrote

Germany: you have the right to walk!

Canada: have you considered death?

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chiffed t1_iyxhlzm wrote

Beta testers are covered, and it's in process to become part of regular healthcare here in BC.

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Tar-eruntalion t1_iyzrpfy wrote

they laughed at us for being disabled, let's see who is going to laugh in a few years when we will be chasing them with exoskeletons

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Salt_Lab271 t1_iywlp2o wrote

“It’s a new day people! Destiny calls! The world expects only one thing from us, that we will win!”

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Dumcommintz t1_iywr17n wrote

Tip of the spear! Edge of the knife… crack of my ass…

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TheCh0rt t1_iywni0e wrote

Factorio Engineer: yesssss score a free exoskeleton

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spinja187 t1_iywvsmr wrote

I mean, the market for high performance robot legs, preferably without the rest of the robot that would have to be left on cinder blocks, would be huge

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pichael288 t1_iyx4yne wrote

Bro the second I can trade my shitty ass meat legs in for the new cyberlegs I'm doing it. Put them shits on autopilot and let my ass walk itself to work

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Jodelbert t1_iyzgtq0 wrote

Yeeeess... YEEEEES! I knew that would happen. Screw wheelchairs if you can walk around in a mech suit! (take that, stairs!)

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Nonbinary_Tea t1_iyxgewl wrote

These are kinda neat but I'm doubtful of their usage throughout nerve disorders due to the pressure on said nerves. More revolutionary for people with Para or quad with no nerve function

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FuturologyBot t1_iywfu5c wrote

The following submission statement was provided by /u/isamson:

ReWalk Robotics made progress in German courts this week. BARMER announced it would accept a ruling from state courts that made exoskeletons considered eligible for direct disability compensation and withdrew its pending case at the federal level.

BARMER is one of Germany’s largest statutory health insurance providers.

The ruling gives eligible, insured patients with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) a legal basis to use an exoskeleton as an orthopedic aid for direct disability compensation in Germany.

Please reply to OP's comment here: https://old.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/zcgb3q/exoskeletons_qualify_for_direct_disability/iywa9xd/

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toobscreemer0891 t1_iyyctzr wrote

Please please please let there be progress like this in the states and let my dad walk again one day.

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Dinozoiks t1_iz2t4lj wrote

The year is 2056, all humans are wearing exoskeletons. Meanwhile, all robots are wearing exomeat. <quietly files a patent>

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Bookssmellneat t1_iyxo9o2 wrote

I need this. C’mon Canada, get on board! Oh wait, they’ll just refer me to MAID.

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