Spirit Finds Puzzling Mix of Minerals

Space.Com ^ | January 20, 2004 | Leonard David

[zx2dragon]

Space technology spinoffs do benefit humankind

Monrovia, Calif., Uses Space Program Technology to Make Street Intersections Safer During Emergency Calls

Benefits of the Space Program

[OldFriend]

Well, I should hope it is puzzling. If we knew exactly what we would find there, what would have been the purpose of the mission?

[OldFriend]

When I watched the engineers describing what went into getting Spirit to STAND UP........all I could think of was what that engineering feat could do for paralyzed people.

Adapting that engineering accomplishment for rehab use would be worth the price of the mission.

[11th_VA]

AT least it's not green cheese ...

[Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh]

silicon, sulfur, chlorine, calcium, iron, and nickel

Sounds like the local junk yard.

[zx2dragon]

True, but I think they are getting tired of rewriting everything. :)

Also, isn't it champing at the bit?

[Robe]

How about flipping the *&^&*% rock over and have a look at the protected soil underneath?
Gee do I have to think of everything around here....(:^)

[NordP]

They're scientists, Jim, not doctors!

You are waaaay too logical for that bunch ;-)

[js1138]

Adapting that engineering accomplishment for rehab use would be worth the price of the mission.

Except the private sector has already done it...

[OldFriend]

So the wheelchair you show is the one that will enable a paralyzed person to stand up and walk???????????

[Dog Anchor]

Why don't we somehow integrate the President's Moon-Mars platform with his immigration initiative.

[null and void]

Nope. It's Gouda. The red wax is holding the dust together...

[XBob]

10-"So the wheelchair you show is the one that will enable a paralyzed person to stand up and walk???????????"

I don't know about that particular chair, but such a thing already exists, yes.

search:
Results 1-15 of about 16554 containing "wheelchair stand up assist"

[js1138]

Stand up, yes. Walk, no. Is there something wrong with doing what is possible right now?

[XBob]

14 - "Stand up, yes. Walk, no. "

As a matter of fact, I ran across a new idea the military is developing, about 6 months ago - a 'robot' exo-skeleton for GI's which literally climb into/strap on, which give a soldier superhuman strength and abilities.

[OldFriend]

Do you subscribe to a magazine that would be available to the public. I think my son would love to read about such developments for the military.

[XBob]

16 - "Do you subscribe to a magazine that would be available to the public. I think my son would love to read about such developments for the military."

No, sorry, I don't. However, a quick internet search did turn up:

Results 1-15 of about 1004 containing "military exoskeleton robot"

1. "The military is betting millions that technology can turn soldiers into superhumans"

http://www.sciencenews.org/20010630/bob8.asp

Hopefully, your son can be helped, and perhaps can even find some help himself. Good luck.

[XBob]

and another:

Betterhumans > News > Exoskeleton Soon Available for the Elderly
A robotic suit that will help aged and physically disabled people walk, get up stairs and seat themselves without a chair will be available early next year. ... Exoskeleton Products Possible in a Decade, Thanks to Military. RELATED SEARCHES ... "This is neither a robot in machine factories nor one for amusement like a pet robot," Sankai told ...
betterhumans.com/News/news.aspx?articleID=2003-08-22-1

[OldFriend]

Thanks for that information. Engineering creativity at it's best.

[OldFriend]

My son is fine, former military. Just continues to be interested in all things military.