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Preperations for 'Iron Man' paraplegic to Open The World Cup Jun 12, 2014 5:50:45 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Jun 12, 2014 5:50:45 GMT -8

I know we already have already have on this subject but i thought it would post this up. It looks like preparations are well on the way! This has been one serious project

Brazilian doctor Miguel Nicolelis led a team of 156 scientists from around the world to create the futuristic exoskeleton, which was designed to enable paralysis victims to walk.

At the World Cup opening ceremony Thursday in Sao Paulo, a paraplegic whose identity has been kept secret will leave behind his or her wheelchair to take to the pitch in the suit and give the tournament's first kick.

Well im pretty excited to watch this!!

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Preperations for 'Iron Man' paraplegic to Open The World Cup Jun 12, 2014 8:59:06 GMT -8

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Post by delboy on Jun 12, 2014 8:59:06 GMT -8

My My how do i go to the loo or get into the car wearing that.
Tks for the info Lara ain't heard it till now
Sounds interesting and good promo for exo suits. The technology is here for more slick and user friendly suits even to be worn under clothing.
Balancing, climbing stairs walking on uneven ground, toileting, entering exiting vehicles and that irritating robotic sound is still an issue but not insurmountable. Future looks bright even for quads too.Really hope the price would be affordable too .

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Preperations for 'Iron Man' paraplegic to Open The World Cup Jun 12, 2014 11:13:27 GMT -8

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Post by delboy on Jun 12, 2014 11:13:27 GMT -8

Just seen the opening.
sadly to say for over 1 billion viewers in my opinion the opening was dismal, the paraplegic guy was only shown for less than a few seconds while our local carnival could of done a better show . such a far cry form the British and Chinese Olympic openings.
The English team are already complaining that their ground looks like a potato field. For weeks the Brasilian gov has been plagued with street riots over massive spending and corruption while leaving Rio's favellas without basic services. The brasilian president has also cancelled her opening speech due to fear of football ground riots while many locals are staging a boycott and strikes beginning with the airport and transport workers. If that is not bad enough the FiFa president has been accused of accepting a 5 million bribe to choose Qatar as the next world cup venue in which players will have to play in 50C heatwaves. Hopefully i wish all this will be put aside and the politicians leave us in peace and let us enjoy football

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Preperations for 'Iron Man' paraplegic to Open The World Cup Jun 12, 2014 11:21:31 GMT -8

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Jun 12, 2014 11:13:27 GMT -8 delboy said:

Just seen the opening.
sadly to say for over 1 billion viewers in my opinion the opening was dismal, the paraplegic guy was only shown for less than a few seconds while our local carnival could of done a better show

. such a far cry form the British and Chinese Olympic openings.
The English team are already complaining that their ground looks like a potato field. For weeks the Brasilian gov has been plagued with street riots over massive spending and corruption while leaving Rio's favellas without basic services. The brasilian president has also cancelled her opening speech due to fear of football ground riots while many locals are staging a boycott and strikes beginning with the airport and transport workers. If that is not bad enough the FiFa president has been accused of accepting a 5 million bribe to choose Qatar as the next world cup venue in which players will have to play in 50C heatwaves. Hopefully i wish all this will be put aside and the politicians leave us in peace and let us enjoy football

Wow..that is such a shame delboy..clearly the world does not need to see and know how amazing it is for someone to walk with paralyzed limbs!

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Preperations for 'Iron Man' paraplegic to Open The World Cup Jun 12, 2014 15:36:34 GMT -8

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Post by grammy on Jun 12, 2014 15:36:34 GMT -8

Jun 12, 2014 11:13:27 GMT -8 delboy said:

Just seen the opening.
sadly to say for over 1 billion viewers in my opinion the opening was dismal, the paraplegic guy was only shown for less than a few seconds while our local carnival could of done a better show

. such a far cry form the British and Chinese Olympic openings.
The English team are already complaining that their ground looks like a potato field. For weeks the Brasilian gov has been plagued with street riots over massive spending and corruption while leaving Rio's favellas without basic services. The brasilian president has also cancelled her opening speech due to fear of football ground riots while many locals are staging a boycott and strikes beginning with the airport and transport workers. If that is not bad enough the FiFa president has been accused of accepting a 5 million bribe to choose Qatar as the next world cup venue in which players will have to play in 50C heatwaves. Hopefully i wish all this will be put aside and the politicians leave us in peace and let us enjoy football

Oh my. I did see the coverage this morning when a CNN reporter group got injured with a government launched grenade of sorts when they were trying to disperse protestors. The games have cost Brazil more than 11 BILLION dollars. It sounds like quite a mess over there.

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Preperations for 'Iron Man' paraplegic to Open The World Cup

Post by Lαrα on Jun 12, 2014 5:50:45 GMT -8

Post by delboy on Jun 12, 2014 8:59:06 GMT -8

Post by delboy on Jun 12, 2014 11:13:27 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Jun 12, 2014 11:21:31 GMT -8

Post by grammy on Jun 12, 2014 15:36:34 GMT -8

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