Should MIT create our Wounded's prosthesis if they have better technology that the VA and most other private doctors?

Sgt Ballard Hall — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 23:05:17 -0400

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The new bionics that let us run, climb and dance

Hugh Herr is building the next generation of bionic limbs, robotic prosthetics inspired by nature's own designs. Herr lost both legs in a climbing accident 30 years ago; now, as the head of the MIT Media Lab’s Biomechatronics group, he shows his incredible technology in a talk that's both technical and deeply personal — with the help of ballroom dancer Adrianne Haslet-Davis, who lost her left leg in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and...

Response by Sgt John H. made Jun 4 at 2014 10:19 AM

Sgt John H. — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:19:02 -0400

Absolutely. Our wounded deserve the absolute best the nation has to offer. Would Congress or the Executive branch get any less?

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2014 11:42 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:42:53 -0400

Sgt,
I know DOD works closely with MIT in order to develop technologies to both save and improve soldiers lives. There is a number of new exciting technologies coming out of universities and other institutions that will continue to help service members. It will be exciting to see in the coming decades the advances made.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 10 at 2014 11:58 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:58:14 -0400

Great idea but unfortunately the funding comes through the VA. Will they pay to make you the $6million dollar man unless they absolutely need to?