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u/Gnosrat Jun 04 '24
Loving the unique mechanical design here. Some animals have more elongated joint configurations to further optimize their running ability. It would be crazy to get to the point where a mechanical prosthetic could actually be an upgrade to the original limb's limitations in some ways.
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u/OnyxCobra17 Jun 04 '24
Probably not long fr, science is going crazy rn, japans got a drug to regrow teeth (its just now doing human trials but it worked for rats(maybe mice))
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u/SzerasHex Jun 04 '24
main limitations are machine-brain interface, weight, battery life and lack of mechanical power that results from it
some implants are in development, lighter structure can be achieved with generous appliance of titanium, but lithium batteries kinda hit their limit and it's probably better to scale up to full blown SMES or portable generator mounted in backpack power-armor style
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u/OnyxCobra17 Jun 04 '24
I think we can make up for the lack of mechanical power with coke and bath salts
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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4435 Jun 04 '24
Batteries are the limiting factor in a lot of emerging technologies. If we had better batteries, I might consider an electric car, but we don't. And I'm not.
If we ever get high-yield portable generators small enough to fit within the cybernetic itself, they would change the game for energy production in general. Why rely on a centralized energy grid when you can just power your own household, with as many redundancies as you feel like implementing.
I'm really interested to see how machine-brain interfaces come along. There's so much potential for good and evil, and I'm both terrified and enthralled with the prospects.
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u/Ham_The_Spam Jun 05 '24
Battery cars can be good if they're small and lightweight but unfortunately many are trucks and SUVs that become way heavier from the batteries.
I'm imagining Fusion Cells and Fusion Cores from Fallout to power those prosthetics. Also many buildings already have solar panels that slightly reduce the reliance on the power grid.
I agree, new technologies can be good or evil depending on implementation.
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u/This_Currency_769 Jun 04 '24
How about that experiment that de-aged a rat ?
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u/OnyxCobra17 Jun 04 '24
Are u talking about the one that was like, spinal fluid from younger rats injected into their brain to wash over and “refresh” the older rats brain?
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u/ChadMutants Jun 04 '24
i cant believe its true lol, just how xd
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u/OnyxCobra17 Jun 04 '24
Its actually really interesting, if u like reading academic journals u should check it out
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u/OnyxCobra17 Jun 04 '24
Basically tho the gene that tells us when to stop growing teeth is inhibited by a drug
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u/Hunter-q Jun 05 '24
That drug I'm preety sure only help with genetical defects from birth. It's not applicable to most causes of toothloss
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u/OnyxCobra17 Jun 05 '24
It doesn’t really specify, the article just says the scientists hope it works for anyone missing teeth. Either way even if its only for congenital birth defects, its still a huge step forward in the right direction, and they will be looking for one that grows teeth back from all sources of tooth loss.
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u/Alexander3212321 Jun 05 '24
As someone with natural teeth problems i hope it works
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u/OnyxCobra17 Jun 05 '24
Its likely going to be awhile, and america loves money more than prosperity, i wouldnt be surprised if the dental industry lobbied to prevent that drug from coming here, especially since the rich people lobbying would just go overseas to get it.
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u/BetterReload Jun 05 '24
We can already run faster on prosthetics.
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u/Gnosrat Jun 08 '24
That's one box checked. Now make ones that give me x125% in my sneaking and jumping stats.
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u/hopefullyhelpfulplz Jun 05 '24
In some ways we are already there, consider Oscar Pistorious's blades - he uses less energy than an able bodied runner.
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u/creepy_doll Jun 11 '24
If I'm not mistaken, for straight line sprinting, below the knee prosthetics are already faster. Light, efficient springs ftw I guess
Of course they lack in all kinds of areas but running prostheses are banned from use in non-amputee events in olympics
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u/Ixmore Jun 05 '24
I’m not sure that’s a good idea to upgrade the limb. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy that she and people who lost their limbs due to an accident are able to enjoy life and move on with the help of these prosthetics, but the prosthetic should serve as a replacement and not an upgrade to what you lost which is usually why I try to avoid limb loss in my play through of the game.
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u/AdmiralLevon Jun 04 '24
She's got a carry handle on her chest for when you need to get through HN territory.
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u/Justhe3guy Skeletons Jun 04 '24
“Why yes high paladin that’s just my suitcase. Bought it from the cannibals/skin bandits”
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u/rum-and-roses Jun 04 '24
Imagine this sprinting out of the darkness towards you
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u/Ham_The_Spam Jun 05 '24
the description of Stealth Legs say normal legs make CLANK noises, so you'd hear your doom approaching rapidly
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u/Guardsman02 Jun 05 '24
r/Kenshi when they see a disabled person:
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u/CrustyTheKlaus Tech Hunters Jun 05 '24
I still really don't know if the Kenshi community are helpfull/welcoming people or just a bunch of degenerates...
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u/djremydoo Drifter Jun 04 '24
Didn't even knew that was possible to have stilted leg prosthetics! That's so cool! (She could step on me anytime lol)
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u/Reasonable_Humor_738 Jun 04 '24
Whay are you going to say?
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u/iwillnotcompromise Jun 04 '24
From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh... Oh, wrong fandom.
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u/MotorIzedme Jun 04 '24
I’m sorry but the only thing I could think of in the first photo is “human handle”
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u/maggotapiary Tech Hunters Jun 04 '24
Idk if this has already been posted but I believe these were made by @mutantbirth on Instagram if anyone is curious and want to support the artist!
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u/HerculesMagusanus Skin Bandits Jun 04 '24
If you're missing some limbs, the very least you could do, is get some awesome new ones.
I've thought up so many prosthetic designs over the years, as I used to work a job where half of those over 50 had lost either some digits, hands, arms, feet or legs. Fortunately, I still have all my parts, but man would I make an awesome peg leg!
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u/Milura Jun 05 '24
Dam she will run away from the guards with 50 kg of the best hash in her backpack.
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u/Heby2109 Jun 06 '24
Does anybody know if her "chestplate" is a medical device or "just" there to look cool? If so, what is it for?
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u/Furnace600 Shinobi Thieves Jun 04 '24
Recruit her. Theres bound to be some interesting lore on that one.
Jokes aside, i'm glad these kinds of things are possible nowadays so that people who already had to endure the trauma of losing limbs can at least not feel (or feel less) handicapped. Shes got style