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  • @robynshillinger4001
    @robynshillinger40013 жыл бұрын

    “HE’S SENTIENT AND MOBILE!!! Run!”😜 So jelly!!! Best wishes and don’t forget us as you walk away!

  • @vschwindeman
    @vschwindeman3 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't stop smiling the whole video, this is so amazing.

  • @juliaandersen5716

    @juliaandersen5716

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same! I do happy for him!

  • @lolah.o.g1125

    @lolah.o.g1125

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juliaandersen5716 yeah me too so proud of him

  • @louisearellano5427

    @louisearellano5427

    Жыл бұрын

    Right?

  • @rebekahtowns

    @rebekahtowns

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@juliaandersen5716 hey babe you married please yes no

  • @lilfunky1
    @lilfunky13 жыл бұрын

    At one point you walked out a door way and my immediate thought was "welp he just ran off with the thing!" LOL. Looks pretty awesome and a total game-changer for you and others with similar disabilities! But yes agreed that beeping would drive me insane too.

  • @lynn2hall

    @lynn2hall

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought he was gone too lol freaking awesome

  • @michelleheegaard
    @michelleheegaard3 жыл бұрын

    Technology is a wonderful thing. I remember hearing about "robot legs" when scientists were first starting to experiment with this kind of tech. It's amazing to see how far the tech has come in just a few years and honestly brought a few tears to my eyes, when the music started and you were walking around with it outside. Just IMAGINE where this kind of tech is in a couple of decades and the possibilities it can provide for people who need it!

  • @sandyseibelhager7131
    @sandyseibelhager71313 жыл бұрын

    This could be life-changing for so many people. You look badass like RoboCop. I would imagine it's quite expensive. Hopefully, insurance will get on board.

  • @Xenerus

    @Xenerus

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, it should. It's not his fault, that he can't walk properly. So insurance has to pay.

  • @John-nx1ll

    @John-nx1ll

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Xenerus See, that's how it SHOULD be, but time and time again insurance does tend to claim disability treatment as cosmetic. I know I have seen people that can't afford prosthetics because their insurance would say, " We will cover a wheelchair, but your prosthetic is a cosmetic choice".

  • @Xenerus

    @Xenerus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@John-nx1ll Yeah, that's the deal... But when did things not get unfair...

  • @John-nx1ll

    @John-nx1ll

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Xenerus as long as there have been humans on this planet someone was treated unfairly so I definitely get that

  • @amyhull754
    @amyhull7543 жыл бұрын

    This is SUPER cool and SUPER exciting. I'm really interested to see what the bespoke one looks like, how much smaller and lighter it is, and what exercises will help strengthen back and core for standing that haven't been able to be used as much. I think it'll be most interesting to see if this increases mobility and options...*without* increasing pain over the rest of the day and the days following. You did GREAT. And that poor woman, "Hold one of the rails, please..." and you going along and just, well, NOPE.

  • @bluedeva
    @bluedeva3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to cyborg club 🥳🥳🥳 It works so similar to my prosthetic leg with stance control, gyroscope, resistance and roll over with the foot. You’r gait is so good and I’m sure will get more natural to you the more you use it. I can imagine it does feel heavy and will zap your energy levels but you will get used to it. So so happy for you Richard have to say watching you gave me goosebumps 😭😭😭 🤗🦿🤗

  • @liamwagner9160
    @liamwagner91603 жыл бұрын

    *Straps on the device for 2.76 seconds* Richard: proceeds to sprint through the office 😂

  • @PennyRipper
    @PennyRipper3 жыл бұрын

    This was amazing I'm glad you found something that you think will work for you. My favourite line from this video was "half man half microwave" 🤣 I chucked a little at that.

  • @GrummanPilots
    @GrummanPilots3 жыл бұрын

    I am a T8 incomplete break SCI an today in therapy my right leg moved on it own. Thanks for your videos, I am old but only 3 years injured. Fighting sores and wounds but that is our world. Again thanks you helped me with your videos.

  • @LectronCircuits
    @LectronCircuits3 жыл бұрын

    Per chance the beeping could be replaced with flatulent sounds; that would be a real gas. Cheers!

  • @ashstubbings2603
    @ashstubbings26033 жыл бұрын

    Robocop! "Dead or alive you're coming with me!" LOL

  • @phxf
    @phxf3 жыл бұрын

    pretty cool, will be interested to know how you feel in recovery after. I always feel like these sort of trials are pretty artificial. When I was getting power wheels for my chair the company was happy enough to loan me a chair with the wheels for a weekend which was really cool to be able to run it through it’s paces completely. If something like that is possible I recommend it. It’s hard to find the problems something could have when the situation is so guided by someone selling it. Better to know what the issues are ahead of time and make a fully informed decision if you can.

  • @bluedeva

    @bluedeva

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so right, it’s always best to be able to wear it for a couple of days out in the real world rather than a controlled setting. It’s similar with prosthetic legs as soon as you get home you realise the setting needs tweaking so you have to go back in to the prosthetists. 🙄 Have to say it looks fantastic though 🤗🤗

  • @clarissathompson
    @clarissathompson3 жыл бұрын

    Man, these KZread algorithms are bang on! I have a friend that has a paralyzing spinal injury from a mountain biking accident 3 weeks ago, I will be sure to refer him and his family to your channel when he's ready. Thanks for the great content!

  • @thomasledesma4439

    @thomasledesma4439

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you post about your friend on reddit?

  • @clarissathompson

    @clarissathompson

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thomasledesma4439 no, but I went to his GoFundMe page and also looked at some of the online articles about his accident (he is well known in DJ circles) so I figure that probably set off the algorithms. He's coming along really good, awake, recovered from a bout of pneumonia, and is now back on FB for his own status updates, fingers crossed!

  • @ZiZol305
    @ZiZol3053 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!!! Thank you for taking us along with you.

  • @alistercoelho1571
    @alistercoelho15713 жыл бұрын

    to every single person with some form of a disability, know this. You guys are the strongest fighters out there and no matter what happens always believe in yourself. You are the greatest driving force for yourselves, and I hope you prove every single person wrong and show your strength. loads of love!!!!!

  • @tonyabomia7217
    @tonyabomia72173 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! That was amazing. I can't even imagine how emotional that must have been for you or how much pain you went through later on.

  • @amiejo
    @amiejo3 жыл бұрын

    This is so exciting to watch! I work in PT and the part of my job I love the most is seeing people achieve milestones after all the hard work, and this video gave me all those same feels. I’m so excited for you!!!!!!

  • @CINRZ
    @CINRZ3 жыл бұрын

    That's insane !! I can feel that strength and determination through the screen. You're genuinely unstoppable !!!

  • @vikky1376
    @vikky13763 жыл бұрын

    Crying with joy!! Ty for sharing this video.

  • @andrewcrow-roberts5286
    @andrewcrow-roberts52863 жыл бұрын

    Excellent progress! I had to try the earlier prototype. I think they call it The Frankenstein. It was heavy too. But I feel like it’s roughly the same weight of what my old muscle mass was in my leg before and I didn’t think about that back then. You’ll likely forget that you have it on if you get the custom one made for you. Gerry helped me out a lot too. Rethinking the basics of walking. Almost like being a toddler but with an engineer as a coach instead of parents. I really hope this works out for you and this can happen. I’m on month 2 with my fitted C-Brace. It makes a world of difference. And it doesn’t weight as much. The one thing I can suggest... make sure you get good shoes. You’ll have to have two different size shoes for when you wear the C-Brace. I went straight from the VA to the shoe store and got new shoes to celebrate... and added a lift to the opposite foot to keep me forward on my toes. That whole... “feel like you’re falling forwards” helps. Best wishes! Keep rocking forward and upward!

  • @luisoutumuro424
    @luisoutumuro4243 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Richard! Look forward to seeing more of your C-brace journey.

  • @tinkersmith
    @tinkersmith3 жыл бұрын

    So wonderful to see you rocking that brace! Nailing the trial, and if you get your own fitted brace and learning the ropes, I can easily see you walking a lot!

  • @izzielizzie7688
    @izzielizzie76883 жыл бұрын

    I'm so excited for you!!!

  • @Jade-5713
    @Jade-57133 жыл бұрын

    This is very exciting and I’m looking forward to seeing the progress you make 😊

  • @brandonbabcock850
    @brandonbabcock8503 жыл бұрын

    This thing is SO SWEET! I am so happy that you are getting the opportunity to get one of these things! I hope this brace is a life changer for you! Best of luck

  • @Chelle8847
    @Chelle88473 жыл бұрын

    Wow! This is so cool! Your walking was so good as well. And your confidence!! You just wanted to go fast fast fast! Haha, good on you. Looking forward to seeing the future version of this trial!

  • @louispalombi3312
    @louispalombi33123 жыл бұрын

    Good luck. You made me cry. Your a wonderful man you have guts . Your making the world a better place for others. Keep up the great work.

  • @joshdurrant9247
    @joshdurrant92473 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing, so cool to see you walking around and laughing. Hopefully this changes the game for everyone with sci and gives us hope, sure is a hell of a lot better than being stuck in a wheelchair! Keep up the great videos guys 👍👍💪💪😁!

  • @maaggiied2554
    @maaggiied25543 жыл бұрын

    I got stood up today by a close friend and this put me in a good mood. So happy for you!!!

  • @zuritasworld
    @zuritasworld3 жыл бұрын

    This is so amazing I’m sooooo happy for you 💕

  • @wheeliemom3079
    @wheeliemom30793 жыл бұрын

    I am so thrilled for you that this equipment is working for you.I know in my situation I will never be able to walk upright, but if you can that I feel so happy for you. I am rodded from S1up to T9 (Ithink) with 2 sets of rods connected so I am permanently bent over and fall a lot even with a walker, so I went to a seating clinic for an ultralight wheelchair so I can have some freedom on my own, but as usual health Ins. said nope because they bought me a "lightweight wheelchair" that weighs in at 47 pounds and wont even fit in the back of my car, and I can't lift it. SO after 4 years of being a prisoner at home I am continuing to be one. There are too many people who fall through the cracks when it comes to DME and it disgusts me. But watching you get out and doing things does lift my spirits. I just don't get why they wont get me the wheelchair I need, One I can handle and one that doesn't hurt me. I have contacted so many places that say they will help, but because I live in the US they said nope. What happened to taking care of people at home? Social security turned me down, local help turned me down, it makes you feel like you don't matter anymore. I was also not impressed that the doctor I was sent to for my SS eval. was not in a handicapped building. The handicapped parking was at a set of 10 steps. What a load of crap. But you keep going. You are awesome, as well is Gemma (Wheels No Heels). Love both you guys and I have learned so much.

  • @ThatsJustJoJo
    @ThatsJustJoJo Жыл бұрын

    This is groundbreaking! I laughed at him saying "get your fanny back" because it means something a little different in the UK, in the same bodily region 😂 I too have had a spinal cord injury, this brings so much hope ♥️ You only realise how uneven the ground is outside when you're trying to walk and can't feel your feet! You made it look so smooth

  • @alisonryan-landon9768
    @alisonryan-landon97683 жыл бұрын

    Your bravery and desire to achieve some kind of normalcy is so inspiring! E for effort!

  • @Josh_K01
    @Josh_K013 жыл бұрын

    That’s absolutely awesome to see! You did fantastic!!

  • @kellymyers7506
    @kellymyers75063 жыл бұрын

    Omg! That is so freaking cool! This brace looks like something you would see in one of The Terminator movies!

  • @JustWheelMe
    @JustWheelMe3 жыл бұрын

    This is simply amazing Richard!!!!

  • @juanarcadiomejias
    @juanarcadiomejias3 жыл бұрын

    It is so amazing how you handle it. I have been following your chanel for a while and I only have good and very strong anergy coming from you. I wish you all the best in life because your owned. A very big hug from The Canary Islands in Spain. Juan Arcadio

  • @undergoddess
    @undergoddess3 жыл бұрын

    great job! your making awesome strides in recovery!

  • @LittleDergon
    @LittleDergon3 жыл бұрын

    This was really interesting and so exciting for the potential! Also, I have chronic issues with my knees (as yet undiagnosed) but they can often feel weak so when you said it was scary to buckle your knee because you were expecting to fall, I knew exactly how you felt and suddenly the way it supports you made so much more sense :D

  • @TheRyelandfamily
    @TheRyelandfamily3 жыл бұрын

    I was totally cheering you on! Pure joy watching you walking like what seemed easy! Very excited for you! #wheelstoroboto

  • @julieh9679
    @julieh96793 жыл бұрын

    These things so cool! Best of luck to you with this. I hope it works!

  • @jajuice4901
    @jajuice49013 жыл бұрын

    Very strong you did great...you can def tell 100% your very determined! That’s a success in itself ❤️🙌🏾

  • @louieglykas2632
    @louieglykas26323 жыл бұрын

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  • @Itsme_jenna
    @Itsme_jenna3 жыл бұрын

    Get him to one million guys!

  • @charlettelogan4354
    @charlettelogan43543 жыл бұрын

    This was so so awesome to see ,this could be so great for so many people

  • @Paul20661
    @Paul206613 жыл бұрын

    Nice,this channel came into recomanded today,subbed

  • @mattyc195
    @mattyc1953 жыл бұрын

    Super cool! Thanks for sharing

  • @selinaantoniagraves5418
    @selinaantoniagraves54183 жыл бұрын

    You are courageous man and you should be proud. I’m proud of you. 💕

  • @srm6563
    @srm65633 жыл бұрын

    you inspired me a lot when I watched you a whole while ago. I just came back to check up since I am not that much into youtube videos anymore. Taught me that people can live a positive life with bad things happening to them. Also he's a confident gangsta.

  • @ryanthompson9612
    @ryanthompson96123 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I had tears watching it. There is hope for us. And you rocked the trial version like you owned it. God is good and so is technology. Incomplete Paras with full leg movement will be walking again! ❤️

  • @imogenoliver
    @imogenoliver3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Richard I'm glad it's working out with the brace 😀, yay.

  • @redsorgum
    @redsorgum3 жыл бұрын

    This is very cool 😎 Like your wheelchair, it’s gonna take some time to get used to it. I can totally relate to paying for it later in pain.

  • @robinkeiger2208
    @robinkeiger22083 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy for you Richard, you are amazing!!!

  • @chrisguthrie0823
    @chrisguthrie08233 жыл бұрын

    Keep your head up and keep moving on buddy your doing great a lot of people are pulling for you. We're proud of you brother

  • @Olaf-pm9et
    @Olaf-pm9et3 жыл бұрын

    Idk how you say anything motivational to this guy, he’s literally the GOAT of his specific situation

  • @millacabral9475
    @millacabral94753 жыл бұрын

    That's so fucking cool, man! You go, Richard, so psyched to see you this excited again.

  • @Ladyblueeyes200
    @Ladyblueeyes2003 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy for you!!

  • @randalllaue4042
    @randalllaue40423 жыл бұрын

    Happy for you. Can’t wait till available for all...

  • @melboom2994
    @melboom29943 жыл бұрын

    My nerdy brain is just flipping right now, because what they've done is so simple, but no one's ever thought of it. And it's soo awesome to see you trying this!!

  • @Wheelztotheworld
    @Wheelztotheworld3 жыл бұрын

    Awespme congratz man good job

  • @dakotamaiden4331
    @dakotamaiden43313 жыл бұрын

    So happy for you man. :) progress is measured in baby steps

  • @samit2658
    @samit26583 жыл бұрын

    "Part microwave" 😂

  • @ayakotami3318
    @ayakotami33188 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy you got that brace at last. I hope it helps you out for a long time coming. 😊

  • @TheR005ter
    @TheR005ter3 жыл бұрын

    This is totally an amazing video congratulations I hope that it works out for you.

  • @steveutgaard9381
    @steveutgaard93813 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video congratulations

  • @masonx54
    @masonx543 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome!

  • @JadeCanada237
    @JadeCanada2373 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. This will help so many people. It would be incredible for kids because they are so good at adapting. It's exciting to see what future technology could be.

  • @riverjazz6401
    @riverjazz64013 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Really good walking gait too, considering it's your first trial and it's a prototype.

  • @fatraccoon9662
    @fatraccoon96623 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is amazing!! I'm so happy for you and other people who have paralyzis. I know what it feels like to not be able to walk, because of a spinal cord injury, but I can walk now. I know this will give so much hope to people who are dealing with paralyzis. Excuse me for my potentially bad english 😂 good luck!

  • @ellasolinger4039
    @ellasolinger40393 жыл бұрын

    awesome glad it worked for you!

  • @MrMagistix
    @MrMagistix3 жыл бұрын

    Ottobock Belgium here, you are perfect for C-Bace ! you have to give this a chance ! after 3 months of practice you will do super!

  • @callum5627
    @callum56273 жыл бұрын

    Motivation!

  • @alisa8869
    @alisa88693 жыл бұрын

    What a fun video! I enjoyed it

  • @lynnrenee8369
    @lynnrenee83693 жыл бұрын

    Wow the tech that is becoming available is unbelievably fantastic. I’ve recently backed off using my walker as much around the apartment and gone back to using my wheelchair in the house. My pain levels have dropped dramatically or rather my pain isn’t overriding my pain meds.

  • @alexislennon4973
    @alexislennon49733 жыл бұрын

    Congrats for this opportunity!😁

  • @gareddore2703
    @gareddore27033 жыл бұрын

    Sounded almost Robocop when walking. Heck yeah man, this is awesome.

  • @maramenella
    @maramenella3 жыл бұрын

    All the best.

  • @wisdomfromthewheelchairwit8117
    @wisdomfromthewheelchairwit81173 жыл бұрын

    Hi, your story is a lot like mine, and then very different. I've been hit by a truck too, while in my wheelchair, people accuse me of faking cause I can walk, I haven't been able to date, sooooo many things. thank you for being an inspiration to me!

  • @lovablevietboy
    @lovablevietboy4 ай бұрын

    Hell yeah brother!

  • @arshiyasidiqaa
    @arshiyasidiqaa3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video cool technology loved it

  • @wheelingwarriorfam
    @wheelingwarriorfam3 жыл бұрын

    True inspiration

  • @paxundpeace9970
    @paxundpeace99703 жыл бұрын

    What a fast progress.

  • @jajuice4901
    @jajuice49013 жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing tool🙌🏾

  • @tashashouse
    @tashashouse3 жыл бұрын

    Exciting!

  • @stephanieporter6836
    @stephanieporter68363 жыл бұрын

    Look at you!! This is so awesome!! 👍👍👍

  • @exceptionaltalentspc4954
    @exceptionaltalentspc49543 жыл бұрын

    Perfect patient for this trial :-)

  • @tyreebrownart
    @tyreebrownart3 жыл бұрын

    Dude you did so well!!

  • @heelsandwheels
    @heelsandwheels3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 👍🏻👏🏻

  • @annanicholson5309
    @annanicholson53093 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing!!!!!!!!

  • @jezzcole6214
    @jezzcole62143 жыл бұрын

    This is what those with BMD need, the best tech ever.. Amazing.

  • @alyssasmith449
    @alyssasmith4493 жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome

  • @Melo.0111
    @Melo.01113 жыл бұрын

    Omg this is the dream for my knees 😍

  • @awkwardlyawesome00
    @awkwardlyawesome003 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is great!

  • @dj_1969
    @dj_1969 Жыл бұрын

    Freaking awesome! ❤

  • @jajuice4901
    @jajuice49013 жыл бұрын

    He explained it every well actually

  • @kathleenhanson6257
    @kathleenhanson62573 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome

  • @Sweetdee28
    @Sweetdee283 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏I’m so proud of you! 😭😭😭😭😢 Tears of joy!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @MRreptile13
    @MRreptile133 жыл бұрын

    That's was pretty cool bro

  • @bramvaneden7318
    @bramvaneden73183 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome brother . I sure hope this will work for you . 👍💪🙏