Companies really need to start showing these things at SF conventions

[kestrell]

because, seriously, I know my able-bodied friends are going to want one.
http://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2017/02/superflex-soft-exoskeleton-for-elderly-that-can-be-worn-like-underwear-2.html

Comments

[negothick]

From the one illustration, it looks seriously difficult to wriggle into it--if the wearer is truly mobility-challenged. Also, besides having a grey head sticking up from the suit, they don't illustrate it on something that looks like an elderly--let alone a disabled--body.
But I agree: the real market has to be cosplayers!

[capri0mni]

^^^This.^^^

Besides, I think a far more achievable solution to people becoming home bound due to mobility issues is to reduce/remove the stigma against using the mobility aids we already have. And to improve the physical accessibility of our neighborhoods.

(Let's have more telethons & awareness marches for accessibility, and fewer for cures!)

[siderea]

From the one illustration, it looks seriously difficult to wriggle into it

When I saw it, I immediately thought, "It's a medical miracle! Not only does it make the halt walk, it makes the zaftig svelte! I'll take three."