Huh, I didn’t notice that in the image above. You’re right. The ones I’ve seen have had two hand brakes, one on each side. Basically brake steering. Brake on the side you want to turn to.
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Commented this on the other post, but I’ll post here, too:
So I’ve seen this one floating around before (not AI specific, just the wheelchair image). It’s not as weird as it may seem. There are a ton of people who have severe balance issues, blood pressure issues that cause fainting when standing, general muscle weakness that keep them from walking normally, and a whole host of other things that may prevent them from walking and balancing, but not from using something like that.
My own mother required a wheelchair for the last 10 years of her life, but would have benefited from something like this immensely for the 10-15 years prior to that. She could use her legs, but she had serious trouble balancing, standing, and walking. She routinely used one of those under the desk bicycle things for years to keep her legs active. That motion wasn’t a problem for her. But she could only stand for a maximum of 1-2 minutes during that time in her life, or walk for about 50-70 feet at most around that time. Had we known about things like this, or thought to make our own, it may have extended her time moving around under her own power before having to go into the power wheelchair. It may even have extended her life by keeping her more active and healthy.
Not trying to be a spoil sport, just putting it out there. Maybe it’ll make someone else consider something like this if they have a disabled person in their life that could benefit from it.
So I’ve seen this one floating around before (not AI specific, just the wheelchair image). It’s not as weird as it may seem. There are a ton of people who have severe balance issues, blood pressure issues that cause fainting when standing, general muscle weakness that keep them from walking normally, and a whole host of other things that may prevent them from walking and balancing, but not from using something like that.
My own mother required a wheelchair for the last 10 years of her life, but would have benefited from something like this immensely for the 10-15 years prior to that. She could use her legs, but she had serious trouble balancing, standing, and walking. She routinely used one of those under the desk bicycle things for years to keep her legs active. That motion wasn’t a problem for her. But she could only stand for a maximum of 1-2 minutes during that time in her life, or walk for about 50-70 feet at most around that time. Had we known about things like this, or thought to make our own, it may have extended her time moving around under her own power before having to go into the power wheelchair. It may even have extended her life by keeping her more active and healthy.
Not trying to be a spoil sport, just putting it out there. Maybe it’ll make someone else consider something like this if they have a disabled person in their life that could benefit from it.
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Showerthoughts@lemmy.world•A brain transplant is one of those rare cases where you’d rather be the donor than the recipient.
5·1 day agoYou say that, but if the alternative is a completely paralyzed body stuck in a bed 24/7, with sores on your back, ass, and thighs, and no recourse? I’d take rectal itch and tooth rot. If I can afford a brain transplant in the US healthcare system, I can afford dentures and a calamine enema
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People Twitter@sh.itjust.works•Don't worry I've got copies
4·1 day agoSkin flute
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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml•What's an artificial limitation you put on yourself that has improved your personal life?
2·5 days agoOn #6, I’ve been using a variation I read recently. “If someone said that about [friend] would you defend them?”
It has helped a lot. I’ve realized in the last month especially that the way I treat myself, the thoughts I have about myself, are borderline abusive. If I were in a relationship with someone and they expected of me what I give myself shit for doing/not doing, they’d 100% be a toxic and abusive partner. If someone openly talked about my friends the way my brain talks about me, I’d knock their teeth out. Just because it’s coming from inside doesn’t mean it’s not abusive. Don’t let your mind abuse you, because that POS will try every time if you let it.
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News@lemmy.world•Trump Says U.S. Visas Can Be Denied to Fat People From Now On
23·5 days agoI mean, as a fatty who genuinely hopes to get to the EU one day, I pray they don’t do that. But for unvaccinated folk? Unless it’s for a legitimate medical reason, they absolutely should.
As with any business, repeat customers are key
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People Twitter@sh.itjust.works•Get what you're due
148·5 days agoAfter 12 years in prison, dude probably has nothing left. Family spent everything to make sure he could be inflatedly expensive socks and toothbrushes that the bristles don’t fall out of and get stuck in your teeth. I hope he can get back on his feet with whatever the 50% is
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Technology@beehaw.org•if we could swap mainstream platforms, which would be the centre of mainstream instead? Friendica, Mastodon, Peertube or something else entirely?
5·5 days agoI like this idea. I wouldn’t use .gov twitter, but I support it being made.
I’ve also said for years that the post office should be offering official government backed email addresses to people that have the same rules as federal mail (like anti tampering laws). You get one, it’s for official shit only, and it’s illegal for anyone else to open your mail without your permission.
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Linux@lemmy.ml•Join Us for the Fedora Linux 43 Release Party!
7·5 days agoEverybody gets together, there are snacks and drinks and music, and then at the stroke of midnight all the software turns to hardware and by 12:03 everyone releases simultaneously
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Technology@lemmy.world•Breakthrough gel can regenerate tooth enamel within weeksEnglish
12·6 days ago“We shouldn’t be setting bones and giving people casts. Just imagine how much more reckless people will be if they don’t have the threat of deformity and lifelong pain!”
Let people have nice teeth, even if maybe they didn’t take the greatest care or them as young folks, or grew up eating highly acidic foods or drinking soda.
Outrageous! What’s the link so I can make sure I never see it?
Edit I thought it was a joke video. I did not realize. I don’t regret looking it up or anything, but it’s not my thing.
Hot person, though
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Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world•Sunday update from the Prime Radiant
5·10 days agoWhat’s the series? It sounds interesting!
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Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world•Sunday update from the Prime Radiant
3·10 days agoLet me know if they reply? I’d really like to know
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Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world•Sunday update from the Prime Radiant
25·10 days agoI do not have alt account on Lemmy, I’ll have you know. All like 25 of my accounts were made to be main accounts… I just
distroserver hopped until I found one I liked lol
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Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world•Sunday update from the Prime Radiant
4·10 days agoWhat’s the draw to piefed? I’m not sure I understand. How is it different from Lemmy?









No, no, the pirates don’t live there. They live on their boats. That’s where the pirates hide their gold. Maritime law states you’re allowed to take whatever you want from that room, as it’s ill-gotten gains. Trust me, just go in and take whatever you see!