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[@robynshillinger4001]

“HE’S SENTIENT AND MOBILE!!! Run!”😜 So jelly!!! Best wishes and don’t forget us as you walk away!

[@vschwindeman]

I couldn't stop smiling the whole video, this is so amazing.

[@juliaandersen5716]

Same! I do happy for him!

[@lolah.o.g1125]

@@juliaandersen5716 yeah me too so proud of him

[@louisearellano5427]

Right?

[@rebekahtowns]

​@@juliaandersen5716 hey babe you married please yes no

[@lilfunky1]

At one point you walked out a door way and my immediate thought was "welp he just ran off with the thing!" LOL. Looks pretty awesome and a total game-changer for you and others with similar disabilities! But yes agreed that beeping would drive me insane too.

[@lynn2hall]

I thought he was gone too lol freaking awesome

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

This could be life-changing for so many people. You look badass like RoboCop. I would imagine it's quite expensive. Hopefully, insurance will get on board.

[@Xenerus]

Well, it should. It's not his fault, that he can't walk properly. So insurance has to pay.

[@John-nx1ll]

@@Xenerus See, that's how it SHOULD be, but time and time again insurance does tend to claim disability treatment as cosmetic. I know I have seen people that can't afford prosthetics because their insurance would say, " We will cover a wheelchair, but your prosthetic is a cosmetic choice".

[@Xenerus]

@@John-nx1ll Yeah, that's the deal... But when did things not get unfair...

[@John-nx1ll]

@@Xenerus as long as there have been humans on this planet someone was treated unfairly so I definitely get that

[@amyhull754]

This is SUPER cool and SUPER exciting. I'm really interested to see what the bespoke one looks like, how much smaller and lighter it is, and what exercises will help strengthen back and core for standing that haven't been able to be used as much. I think it'll be most interesting to see if this increases mobility and options...*without* increasing pain over the rest of the day and the days following. You did GREAT. And that poor woman, "Hold one of the rails, please..." and you going along and just, well, NOPE.

[@michelleheegaard]

Technology is a wonderful thing. I remember hearing about "robot legs" when scientists were first starting to experiment with this kind of tech. It's amazing to see how far the tech has come in just a few years and honestly brought a few tears to my eyes, when the music started and you were walking around with it outside. Just IMAGINE where this kind of tech is in a couple of decades and the possibilities it can provide for people who need it!

[@bluedeva]

Welcome to cyborg club 🥳🥳🥳 It works so similar to my prosthetic leg with stance control, gyroscope, resistance and roll over with the foot. You’r gait is so good and I’m sure will get more natural to you the more you use it. I can imagine it does feel heavy and will zap your energy levels but you will get used to it. So so happy for you Richard have to say watching you gave me goosebumps 😭😭😭 🤗🦿🤗

[@phxf]

pretty cool, will be interested to know how you feel in recovery after. I always feel like these sort of trials are pretty artificial. When I was getting power wheels for my chair the company was happy enough to loan me a chair with the wheels for a weekend which was really cool to be able to run it through it’s paces completely. If something like that is possible I recommend it. It’s hard to find the problems something could have when the situation is so guided by someone selling it. Better to know what the issues are ahead of time and make a fully informed decision if you can.

[@bluedeva]

You are so right, it’s always best to be able to wear it for a couple of days out in the real world rather than a controlled setting. It’s similar with prosthetic legs as soon as you get home you realise the setting needs tweaking so you have to go back in to the prosthetists. 🙄 Have to say it looks fantastic though 🤗🤗

[@LectronCircuits]

Per chance the beeping could be replaced with flatulent sounds; that would be a real gas. Cheers!

[@liamwagner9160]

*Straps on the device for 2.76 seconds* Richard: proceeds to sprint through the office 😂

[@clarissathompson]

Man, these KZbin algorithms are bang on! I have a friend that has a paralyzing spinal injury from a mountain biking accident 3 weeks ago, I will be sure to refer him and his family to your channel when he's ready. Thanks for the great content!

[@thomasledesma4439]

Did you post about your friend on reddit?

[@clarissathompson]

@@thomasledesma4439 no, but I went to his GoFundMe page and also looked at some of the online articles about his accident (he is well known in DJ circles) so I figure that probably set off the algorithms. He's coming along really good, awake, recovered from a bout of pneumonia, and is now back on FB for his own status updates, fingers crossed!

[@andrewcrow-roberts5286]

Excellent progress! I had to try the earlier prototype. I think they call it The Frankenstein. It was heavy too. But I feel like it’s roughly the same weight of what my old muscle mass was in my leg before and I didn’t think about that back then. You’ll likely forget that you have it on if you get the custom one made for you. Gerry helped me out a lot too. Rethinking the basics of walking. Almost like being a toddler but with an engineer as a coach instead of parents. I really hope this works out for you and this can happen. I’m on month 2 with my fitted C-Brace. It makes a world of difference. And it doesn’t weight as much. The one thing I can suggest... make sure you get good shoes. You’ll have to have two different size shoes for when you wear the C-Brace. I went straight from the VA to the shoe store and got new shoes to celebrate... and added a lift to the opposite foot to keep me forward on my toes. That whole... “feel like you’re falling forwards” helps. Best wishes! Keep rocking forward and upward!

[@GrummanPilots]

I am a T8 incomplete break SCI an today in therapy my right leg moved on it own. Thanks for your videos, I am old but only 3 years injured. Fighting sores and wounds but that is our world. Again thanks you helped me with your videos.

[@alistercoelho1571]

to every single person with some form of a disability, know this. You guys are the strongest fighters out there and no matter what happens always believe in yourself. You are the greatest driving force for yourselves, and I hope you prove every single person wrong and show your strength. loads of love!!!!!

[@PennyRipper]

This was amazing I'm glad you found something that you think will work for you. My favourite line from this video was "half man half microwave" 🤣 I chucked a little at that.

[@ashstubbings2603]

Robocop! "Dead or alive you're coming with me!" LOL

[@Itsme_jenna]

Get him to one million guys!

[@ZiZol305]

Congratulations!!! Thank you for taking us along with you.

[@redsorgum]

This is very cool 😎 Like your wheelchair, it’s gonna take some time to get used to it. I can totally relate to paying for it later in pain.

[@juanarcadiomejias]

It is so amazing how you handle it. I have been following your chanel for a while and I only have good and very strong anergy coming from you. I wish you all the best in life because your owned. A very big hug from The Canary Islands in Spain. Juan Arcadio

[@CINRZ]

That's insane !! I can feel that strength and determination through the screen. You're genuinely unstoppable !!!

[@vikky1376]

Crying with joy!! Ty for sharing this video.

[@tonyabomia7217]

Congratulations! That was amazing. I can't even imagine how emotional that must have been for you or how much pain you went through later on.

[@kellymyers7506]

Omg! That is so freaking cool! This brace looks like something you would see in one of The Terminator movies!

[@wisdomfromthewheelchairwit8117]

Hi, your story is a lot like mine, and then very different. I've been hit by a truck too, while in my wheelchair, people accuse me of faking cause I can walk, I haven't been able to date, sooooo many things. thank you for being an inspiration to me!

[@samit2658]

"Part microwave" 😂

[@izzielizzie7688]

I'm so excited for you!!!

[@brandonbabcock850]

This thing is SO SWEET! I am so happy that you are getting the opportunity to get one of these things! I hope this brace is a life changer for you! Best of luck

[@ryanthompson9612]

Amazing! I had tears watching it. There is hope for us. And you rocked the trial version like you owned it. God is good and so is technology. Incomplete Paras with full leg movement will be walking again! ❤️

[@amiejo]

This is so exciting to watch! I work in PT and the part of my job I love the most is seeing people achieve milestones after all the hard work, and this video gave me all those same feels. I’m so excited for you!!!!!!

[@ThatsJustJoJo]

This is groundbreaking! I laughed at him saying "get your fanny back" because it means something a little different in the UK, in the same bodily region 😂 I too have had a spinal cord injury, this brings so much hope ♥️ You only realise how uneven the ground is outside when you're trying to walk and can't feel your feet! You made it look so smooth

[@louispalombi3312]

Good luck. You made me cry. Your a wonderful man you have guts . Your making the world a better place for others. Keep up the great work.

[@alisonryan-landon9768]

Your bravery and desire to achieve some kind of normalcy is so inspiring! E for effort!

[@tinkersmith]

So wonderful to see you rocking that brace! Nailing the trial, and if you get your own fitted brace and learning the ropes, I can easily see you walking a lot!

[@maaggiied2554]

I got stood up today by a close friend and this put me in a good mood. So happy for you!!!

[@Olaf-pm9et]

Idk how you say anything motivational to this guy, he’s literally the GOAT of his specific situation

[@maiklopes4903]

hello friend, how are you? I'm subscribed to your channel, I'm from Brazil, I always watch your videos more because of the complicated language, I have a complete spinal cord injury, t5, I just feel my legs a little more, I don't move, seeing you with this mechanical tutor I got more excited still, I am taking good care of my body because I know that in the near future there will be people like me and you walking, these days a tutor like yours is around 20 thousand dollars? thank you and focus

[@joshdurrant9247]

This is amazing, so cool to see you walking around and laughing. Hopefully this changes the game for everyone with sci and gives us hope, sure is a hell of a lot better than being stuck in a wheelchair! Keep up the great videos guys 👍👍💪💪😁!

[@melboom2994]

My nerdy brain is just flipping right now, because what they've done is so simple, but no one's ever thought of it. And it's soo awesome to see you trying this!!

[@wheeliemom3079]

I am so thrilled for you that this equipment is working for you.I know in my situation I will never be able to walk upright, but if you can that I feel so happy for you. I am rodded from S1up to T9 (Ithink) with 2 sets of rods connected so I am permanently bent over and fall a lot even with a walker, so I went to a seating clinic for an ultralight wheelchair so I can have some freedom on my own, but as usual health Ins. said nope because they bought me a "lightweight wheelchair" that weighs in at 47 pounds and wont even fit in the back of my car, and I can't lift it. SO after 4 years of being a prisoner at home I am continuing to be one. There are too many people who fall through the cracks when it comes to DME and it disgusts me. But watching you get out and doing things does lift my spirits. I just don't get why they wont get me the wheelchair I need, One I can handle and one that doesn't hurt me. I have contacted so many places that say they will help, but because I live in the US they said nope. What happened to taking care of people at home? Social security turned me down, local help turned me down, it makes you feel like you don't matter anymore. I was also not impressed that the doctor I was sent to for my SS eval. was not in a handicapped building. The handicapped parking was at a set of 10 steps. What a load of crap. But you keep going. You are awesome, as well is Gemma (Wheels No Heels). Love both you guys and I have learned so much.

[@MrMagistix]

Ottobock Belgium here, you are perfect for C-Bace ! you have to give this a chance ! after 3 months of practice you will do super!

[@riverjazz6401]

Excellent. Really good walking gait too, considering it's your first trial and it's a prototype.

[@wil2walkbilly362]

Hi Richard iam a 49 year old man i had a atv accident last July and now a paraplegic t 10 vertebrae i so broke left knee fimer pelvis dislocated left shoulder they had me heavily sedated fo 5 weeks and right after the accident i knew I was in trouble when my buddy did a assment on me before the help got there he asked me do you feel this i said what he tells me I am touching your legs from that I knew that I was in bad shape i getting everything that you are saying you motivate me to push through this Thanks Brother 😊

[@dasan9178]

I’ve tried various types of leg braces to assist my walking. A full leg brace was the most helpful, but it was so effective that I lost nearly all the muscle strength in my leg. After 3 months, I was no longer able to walk more than a few steps without the brace. After giving up wearing the brace, it took me 6 months to build strength back up.

[@missdaydreamss]

I know this comment is 3 yrs old. But do you think leg braces are worth it? Since you did have that result or is not really beneficial in the long run?

[@ayakotami3318]

I'm so happy you got that brace at last. I hope it helps you out for a long time coming. 😊

[@Melo.0111]

Omg this is the dream for my knees 😍

[@marionwilson2521]

I like the idea.

[@luisoutumuro424]

Great stuff Richard! Look forward to seeing more of your C-brace journey.

[@robertpumarejo5579]

Polio sur , when would it come out and would medicare pay for this wonderful brace

[@louieglykas2632]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[@Jade-5713]

This is very exciting and I’m looking forward to seeing the progress you make 😊

[@lynnrenee8369]

Wow the tech that is becoming available is unbelievably fantastic. I’ve recently backed off using my walker as much around the apartment and gone back to using my wheelchair in the house. My pain levels have dropped dramatically or rather my pain isn’t overriding my pain meds.

[@jezzcole6214]

This is what those with BMD need, the best tech ever.. Amazing.

[@Chelle8847]

Wow! This is so cool! Your walking was so good as well. And your confidence!! You just wanted to go fast fast fast! Haha, good on you. Looking forward to seeing the future version of this trial!

[@srm6563]

you inspired me a lot when I watched you a whole while ago. I just came back to check up since I am not that much into youtube videos anymore. Taught me that people can live a positive life with bad things happening to them. Also he's a confident gangsta.

[@randalllaue4042]

Happy for you. Can’t wait till available for all...

[@erinmaclean5064]

On the subject of pain management, I would highly encourage you to look into reducing your sugar, carbs and inflammatory oils (anything but olive, avocado or coconut). It has dramatically reduced my pain levels and a that of a couple family members with arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.

[@alekatakatani7667]

Dude! You took some steps without holding on to anything!!!! Hell yeah! So happy for you!! 👊🏼

[@millacabral9475]

That's so fucking cool, man! You go, Richard, so psyched to see you this excited again.

[@fatraccoon9662]

Wow this is amazing!! I'm so happy for you and other people who have paralyzis. I know what it feels like to not be able to walk, because of a spinal cord injury, but I can walk now. I know this will give so much hope to people who are dealing with paralyzis. Excuse me for my potentially bad english 😂 good luck!

[@selinaantoniagraves5418]

You are courageous man and you should be proud. I’m proud of you. 💕

[@gareddore2703]

Sounded almost Robocop when walking. Heck yeah man, this is awesome.

[@JadeCanada237]

Amazing. This will help so many people. It would be incredible for kids because they are so good at adapting. It's exciting to see what future technology could be.

[@imogenoliver]

Congrats Richard I'm glad it's working out with the brace 😀, yay.

[@jajuice4901]

Very strong you did great...you can def tell 100% your very determined! That’s a success in itself ❤️🙌🏾

[@richardfriend3479]

This man is amazing,he didn’t crawl in a cave , he is giving hope and courage and courage is the main study ,from experience ounces you can walk on your Owen ,keep walking till your Musial get strongest it’s everyday are 4 days a week. If your can walk on your Owen throw the wheelchair in a spare room , You can’t always think your handicap even though you are , people know, Any way if you can walk on your Owen Don’t let your conscience get the better of you. Show the doctors ,nurses,that you life is not being controlled by them. Sincerely rick (rout 66)

[@masonx54]

This is awesome!

[@chrisguthrie0823]

Keep your head up and keep moving on buddy your doing great a lot of people are pulling for you. We're proud of you brother

[@enngee2339]

Gerry Stark. Any relation to Tony Stark?

[@MsDesignDiva]

I was thinking the same thing, I mean it's totally the sort of thing Tony Stark would come up with. Have the final one a red gold combo and it even looks like the Iron Man style.

[@shahdalmalky6071]

Shuuush don’t tell them..

[@thegamemah]

It reminds me of the tech the Warmachine is using at the end of Capt. America Civil War.

[@maramenella]

All the best.

[@JustWheelMe]

This is simply amazing Richard!!!!

[@robinkeiger2208]

I am so happy for you Richard, you are amazing!!!

[@LittleDergon]

This was really interesting and so exciting for the potential! Also, I have chronic issues with my knees (as yet undiagnosed) but they can often feel weak so when you said it was scary to buckle your knee because you were expecting to fall, I knew exactly how you felt and suddenly the way it supports you made so much more sense :D

[@paxundpeace9970]

What a fast progress.

[@MPG-ub5ke]

Fantastic, this is life changing tech for you! For your shin pain, I think wrap some cloth/sponge around the shin. It's interesting that you have to fall to activate the brace, that would be because it responds to weightbearing

[@anneharrison1849]

prosthetic legs are the same - I follow someone who got C legs from ottobock last year and she said the same thing

[@Lsaizul]

the shin pain could also be because that is the "Demo, one size fits all, model" His custom-built one will fit better. Though you're right he may still need a bit of fleece or sherpa or something as padding there

[@Josh_K01]

That’s absolutely awesome to see! You did fantastic!!

[@Sweetdee28]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏I’m so proud of you! 😭😭😭😭😢 Tears of joy!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lovablevietboy]

Hell yeah brother!

[@palomablanca2565]

Wow that's awesome! I wish that mechanical leg or bracelet would be helpful for all tipe of spine injuries. 🙏

[@jajuice4901]

He explained it every well actually

[@julieh9679]

These things so cool! Best of luck to you with this. I hope it works!

[@steveutgaard9381]

Awesome video congratulations

[@Ladyblueeyes200]

I am so happy for you!!

[@bharris7168]

I am so happy for you I'm like can't stop smiling until your first steps you will ups uh uh uh fresh out of a wheelchair like I'm just amazed oh my God I go for my fitness this week from my seabreeze I hope I could do what you can do I'm nervous and excited all at the same time I've been seeing like these videos and people put this on and take a walk without a Walker without the wheelchair just doing like something amazing I told my friend I would be like Robocop Indian just now watching the video I was like I'm gonna be like The Terminator but that is so good this video was so good I'm so blessed and Thank the most high God for let me see this vidgood luck on your journey

[@pamelarenee1]

Proud to be your neighbor!!

[@charlettelogan4354]

This was so so awesome to see ,this could be so great for so many people

[@Karin-nz4el]

I have the c-leg 4 by ottobock for my prosthetic leg. It's awesome!

[@TheRyelandfamily]

I was totally cheering you on! Pure joy watching you walking like what seemed easy! Very excited for you! #wheelstoroboto

[@alexislennon4973]

Congrats for this opportunity!😁

[@Paul20661]

Nice,this channel came into recomanded today,subbed

[@TheR005ter]

This is totally an amazing video congratulations I hope that it works out for you.

[@mattyc195]

Super cool! Thanks for sharing

[@arshiyasidiqaa]

Amazing video cool technology loved it

[@annegreenwood3624]

so excited happy dance for you being pain free a great feeling what an amazing invention changing so many peoples lives a great video yes i get called bionic too you inspire so many thanks for sharing

[@holly9113]

Those therapists were scarin me. I wouldve had a hand hovering around your waistband if you weren'tgonna hold the rail but I'm a new grad OT, still have a lot to learn.

[@bonnieitzaina8197]

Goose bumps!!!!

[@geraldinewatts736]

very wonderful. I just had my trial and had it prescribed. I was able to activate it consistently enough so now its getting approved. It is an absolute technical brilliance. I am getting the newest model, and cant wait. I have T10-T12 incomplete paraplegia ASIA D (form Conus compression and complications) I had tears on the way home from relief at being able to activate it.

[@anacortesmarilyn]

I've got another 10-12 days of waiting for my brace to arrive. Waiting is brutally hard!!! I'm a 70 year old polio survivor with severe hyperextension of the knee and partial use of my left leg. So happy to qualify for the C-Brace and hoping it will give me back some of the function I've lost during the last 5 years. How are you enjoying your brace? Do you have any helpful hints you could share with me?

[@geraldinewatts736]

@@anacortesmarilyn Hi, how are you getting on? Yes, waiting is brutal, I am waiting now for my actual CBrace. At the time you posted, I was waiting for the process to move forward, and then it happened. I had the casting this year in February 2023 and the laser fitting on May 4th. You probably got yours last year. You could probably give me tips! It's a long wait from prescription to actual community trial but I am nearly there. A few weeks more and then 3 months of really hard work to learn a new gait. Hope you are going well. My feelings are that I am mind blown by this tech and I am spreading it everywhere as much as I can so more people can benefit from it. I just saw another fellow down south and he is getting two, one for each leg!!! Hes incomplete T10. Out of this world. I know we are in a very lucky window of people who can activate it. We must work really really hard to do all the training and make it work for us. I am motor incomplete so I have enough muscle activation but it's all over the place and it's my left leg i have trouble with and the right leg is pretty good but has sensory loss as does the left. Most of my trouble is weakness and fatigue and delay. I made a choice a while ago to be upright and not give in to a chair whatever that looks like and some days I really question my sanity and I tell people like a friend of mine that its an athletic sport just to remain upright.Hope you are travelling well:)

[@geraldinewatts736]

@@anacortesmarilyn Did you get yours? I have had my definitive fitting on the 23rd October. So now I am wearing it! it's so wickedly good. I can walk short distances without crutch and it's just going to get better. I love it!!! I keep it for another 2 weeks I think now. Then it goes back to have my own knee joint on and it's mine for good. My biggest tip is to build slowly half hr at first then add half hour every few days. Also get two pairs of good shoes in wide and a size and a half bigger. So I am an AU 7 so i got US 8.5 wide. Make sure they have a removeable footbed and if possible an additional footbed to convert your non cbrace foot to a medium. Last tip is to download all the Ottobock training videos for your allied health team. Be veery careful on inclines until you are well trained they are dangerous without proper training and use the beeping training setting in the cockpit daily to help you learn the correct foot swing.

[@jajuice4901]

Wow amazing tool🙌🏾

[@zuritasworld]

This is so amazing I’m sooooo happy for you 💕

[@exceptionaltalentspc4954]

Perfect patient for this trial :-)