A wheelchair will no longer be the future for paraplegics | Donald Dingemanse | TEDxSittardGeleen

[@yavor05]

Some very valid and good points are made by the speaker. Exoskeletons are indeed a very interesting alternative to wheelchairs - just imagine how they raise para or tetraplegic people to the height of other people, and how that can psychologically make a difference in a person's self-esteem. Not to mention the increase in autonomy. In any case, there is still much to improve, I think, as the exoskeleton can become smaller, less noisy, and perhaps fit for walking on stairs and rough terrain safely (why not even water-proof). Let's hope more funding is allocated to such projects.

[@imonlyinitfortheparking]

two years later... still using my wheelchair

[@guitar999able]

Some of the videos on here are 10 years old....when they did tests in rats. My brother is still in his wheelchair.

[@jfish032]

Very cool technology! Very awkward talk 😂 the applause at 8:57

[@rubytomar9117]

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[@kuallalumpur5417]

That boy was nervous. His mouth was dryer than dry.

[@MVJB]

This isnt true walking, isnt a necessity. He means well but this presentation would be more credible if a paraplegic presented it. In fact walking isnt a paraplegic's greatest medical need and in modern society it is not a necessity. Yes it is useful but an exoskeleton would be so intrusive in any environment its in except perhaps in a forest - and that is a long long way from reality

[@kewlbns69]

walking is overrated.

[@imonlyinitfortheparking]

Take walking for granted much?