Power Jacket Exo-Skeleton

It’s cool-looking, but don’t expect to have super-human strength with this suit. It has been designed to help partially paralyzed people in their rehabilitation. In this photo, the left arm will mimic the motion of the right arm, thanks to the synthetic muscles (the blue tubes). That, in turn, will help patients remember “the feeling of moving the arm themselves”.

The device will be tested in Japan and might be on the market by 2009 for $17000 before eventually being mass-produced at a cheaper price.

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Wristease: Star Treatment for Your Wrists

Afraid of getting carpal tunnel syndrome because you’re on the computer so damn much? (I know I am!) Kick those worries to the curb with the Wristease: an ergonomic wrist support. Similar in style to an athletic wrist band, the Wristease is placed over your wrists to keep your nerves and tendons well-supported while typing away.

According to the product’s web site, over 40,000 people have bought Wristease. Pool players, seamstresses, scrapbookers, piano players, and others may also find it useful.

A pair sells for $15.99 at Wristease.com. Choose from black, red, blue, white, and pink. Sizes available in S, M, and L.

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ICE-Qube - the ultimate emergency kit

 

ICE–Qube is the ultimate, ultimate emergency kit (In Case of Emergency – geddit?) and contains ‘over 100 safety, rescue, survival, medical and hygiene items to get your family through any emergency.’ If you’re really worried about the future, this little box may help you sleep better at night. The absolute bestest bit is the fact that you can personalise it as a gift with the giver’s or receiver’s name. Nothing says I love you like a set of emergency tampons, tweezers and duct tape, folks. $850.00.

The ICE-Qube measures 16″L x 16″W x 18-1/2″H Weight - approximately 85 pounds Place in a safe dry area and forget it!

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