Submitted by isamson t3_zcgb3q in Futurology
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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.
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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.
lazyProgrammerDude t1_iywimpv wrote
Canada : we don't do that here. But we have a much better solution.
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
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…
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
Timbershoe t1_iyx99o5 wrote
Glue a gun on it, call it a constitutional right.
scanion t1_iyx9pkt wrote
Final solution?
Nonbinary_Tea t1_iyxgaae wrote
We have no solution.
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
chiffed t1_iyxhlzm wrote
Beta testers are covered, and it's in process to become part of regular healthcare here in BC.
Undercoverpizzalover t1_iyxlst0 wrote
No offense but you guys have at least 27 more important issues at hand right now
Bookssmellneat t1_iyxo9o2 wrote
I need this. C’mon Canada, get on board! Oh wait, they’ll just refer me to MAID.
LazyZealot9428 t1_iyy5wl7 wrote
Yeah, but we’re not gonna work on any of them! Freeeeeeeeedum! 🦅
superkickpunch t1_iyy8mwn wrote
“Where you heading gramma?”
“Finishing this fight.”
BWUMBWUMBWUMBWAAAAAAAM
toobscreemer0891 t1_iyyctzr wrote
Please please please let there be progress like this in the states and let my dad walk again one day.
chownrootroot t1_iyyhugh wrote
Cortana where are my glasses?
Sigh They’re on your head.
King-Cobra-668 t1_iyypfx1 wrote
Germany: you have the right to walk!
Canada: have you considered death?
Gl0balCD t1_iyz2fwj wrote
At the moment, yes. Pathetic
greenleaf1138 t1_iyzfd4k wrote
Most likely she would be called Corteia, Courie, Cortanza … anything but actual name by old folks haha
mayuzane t1_iyzkksw wrote
“YEAAA! GET EM, GRANDMA!!!”
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
Wirecard_trading t1_iz0c2pw wrote
Wow. Pack your bags everybody, the best comment today goes to this guy.
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.”
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!
Leovan21 t1_j06oyur wrote
Some problems can’t be solved by low tech, when your body get more injury you will understand this
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.
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.