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Started by Mary-Anne , Jul 15 2010 11:12 PM

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#1 Mary-Anne

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Posted 15 July 2010 - 11:12 PM

http://www.rexbionic...-and-Media.aspx
Is it real?
Is it practical?
Has anyone seen it?

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Posted 15 July 2010 - 11:28 PM

Yup, it was just posted earlier today in the GENERAL FORUM....

And, yeah . . . . pretty cool.
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Posted 16 July 2010 - 06:55 AM

I have just received an e-mail from the company...Guess how much????? US$150,000..WOW
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Posted 16 July 2010 - 10:46 AM

A piggyback would be cheaper!

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 05:47 PM

Like all things, insurance may cover it, but they'll barter it down to a reasonable $60,000 or so.

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 06:50 PM

I'd only use it if it came with the rest of the Robocop suit

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Posted 18 July 2010 - 07:55 AM

Hahaha a disabled robocop,just waht we need to patrol the parking space abusers.
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