HAL Exoskeleton Assisted Mountain Climbing 100
OzPeter writes "The Age is reporting that two experienced mountain climbers will wear Japanese HAL exoskeletons to assist in carrying a quadriplegic and a muscular dystrophy sufferer to the summit of a Swiss mountain. Although they will be starting only 280 meters below the summit, it will still be an impressive feat." Slashdot covered the HAL exoskeleton late last year.
Great Name Choice (Score:5, Funny)
For safety's sake (Score:5, Funny)
wtf? (Score:4, Funny)
let me get this straight. A robot called "HAL" developed by Cyberdyne?
For pities sake: stop this evil genius now! Before we have to go back in time and do it!
Nerves of steel (Score:2, Funny)
"Uhh, hold on here, my HAL is frozen solid."
Or...
"Uh oh, my HAL is out of juice... I guess you're rolling back down."
What are you lifting, DAVE? (Score:3, Funny)
I'm afraid I can't do that, Dave. (Score:3, Funny)
Impressive feat? I think not... (Score:5, Funny)
They've got a long way to go (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Great Name Choice (Score:3, Funny)
I think we have bigger problems. The company making HAL is Cyberdyne [wikipedia.org]. We may never know who launches the first strike.
Re:wtf? (Score:4, Funny)
Don't worry, we'll just send Reese back. No one likes him and he'll do anything to get laid. It's the perfect way to finally get rid of him.
-Eric
Hurry up! (Score:5, Funny)
From the FAQ:
Q. Can we go to the bathroom or take a bath with HAL ?
A. We are researching it now.
For the love of god, please hurry up!
"Overhyped Wench"?!? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:This summary reads like a James Watt quote... (Score:1, Funny)
Re:For safety's sake (Score:3, Funny)
Terminate them while we have the chance (Score:2, Funny)
Is it just me, or does it sound like a bad idea to start messing with technology produced by the Cyberdyne Corporation [wikipedia.org]...? Anyone up for a little time travel?
Re:Hurry up! (Score:3, Funny)