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New device makes wheelchairs obsolete.

6 pointsby moinnadeemalmost 12 years ago

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anigbrowlalmost 12 years ago
Warning: obnoxiously loud video autoplays. OP, it&#x27;s better to link to the parent site for a HN submission, in this case <a href="http://www.matiarobotics.com/" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.matiarobotics.com&#x2F;</a><p>But content-wise, this is fantastic - great tech solution, <i>exactly</i> what HN is about. This is the best pitch I have seen in in several years; Mrs. Browl was watching it over my shoulder and quipped that &#x27;it&#x27;s like a Segway that&#x27;s useful.&#x27; Couldn&#x27;t agree more.<p>Apparently due to go on sale at end of 2013 for about $15,000. Not so cheap compared to scooters, but factor in th reduced cardiovascular and psychological medical costs, and I bet insurance companies will be happy to get behind it. Again, fantastic. Great find, OP. Also, an obvious licensing opportunity for American investors.