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May 30, 2015 1:12 PM
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SmileShots
Run Derby, run
motherfuckingpeanutbutterandjam
a little sauce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmoowIN8aY
BurtMacklinYouSOB
that looks exhausting. almost feel bad for him having to work super hard for this
SnakeskinJacket
So when he got around on wheels he was Roller Derby.
agamemnonymous
This is cool and inspirational and all, but I feel like they could've been made bigger so he wasn't so stoopy
dingoatemybaby88
Every time I see humanity do something nice for an animal, I'm instantly in a good mood
Spongybunny
It doesn't look like they're tall enough though.
StoneBonsai
Arctic breeds are the most tenacious dogs. I have a Karelian Bear Dog that can run through Blackberry brambles at near to full speed. PIMA
Legasus
"I can make it on my own!"
TheCrossRoss
T-Rex dog.
CatDogIsIlluminatiShrek
"I am... the bestest boy."
RocketTheTrashPanda
BUT CAN HE TELL WHY KIDS LOVE CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH?!?
stevenwonder
Yes, now he can
Calebtwaffles
FROM THIS DAY FORWARD, HE SHALL BE NAMED T-REX
Foreverdeadfan
That's why animals are so much cooler then humans
NotReallyAzul
That's so cool, not a lot of things genuinely warm my heart, but this is one of them.
Janthran
run forrest run
Mrcoinz531
the owner should check out that irish vet on the telly he custom builds prosthetics for animals hes amazing
LazyLexiconographer
Doing Technology right!
revenantape
animals don't give a damn about disabilities. they just wanna have fun.
CrazyCatLazyLady
OOOooooo 'mals just wanna have fuuUUUuuuuuUUun
KeatonTS
I kinda wish the loops were a bit taller. I dunno if it's just me, but I feel like his his upper body is down too low.
Cypheri
Go watch the video instead of making assumptions. The team working with him know what they're doing.
KeatonTS
I'm not "assuming" anything, It's an opinion. I've already seen the video, and the prosthetic still looks too short. Don't be an ass.
Cypheri
The video clearly states why it's short. If you've seen it, you shouldn't need to comment about it. Yeesh.
KeatonTS
Obviously. My point is that it just looks uncomfortable. I felt the results could be the same if the just made it normal sized. either --
KeatonTS
way, quit making it such a big deal.
DragonBrigade
This is very cool but shouldn't the prosthetics be a little bit taller? He looks to be slanted and kind of "elbow walking"
Bringer0fJoy
I was just going to ask this. I wonder if there's a reason for this because it seems like it would come with its own set of problems.
Cypheri
Go watch the video on youtube. Answers your questions.
VernonLamb
I would spoil the hell out of that fella.
longoriaisaiah
Poor little tink tink... http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/83400/katt-williams-o.gif
BenFranklinTimeTraveler
"Motherfucker ain't got no foots!"
AshantiCandy
I can hear it!
thebagofsalt
SO ADORABLE
TotallyALemon
This is the beauty of 3d printing. Producing unique items for the smallest of problems. This is what it's about. Not that asshole with a gun
TotallyALemon
But I'm just a lemon...
iamagrocerybag
I am a grocery bag. Hi!
Frontrowbass
Only a matter of time before he accidentally shoots his wife
idontevenknowwhatiamdoinghere
I love this, but also wish it wasn't that special to see, i wish this kind of tech for disability was more easily available to everyone
MegaDeuce
Give it 20-30 dog years
PolarHailStorm
It's not so much the inability to create such tech, it's that corporations will monopolise the Neuropozyne distribution.
TatersPrecious
I work at a specialty hospital and occasionally, a wheelie dog rolls by my office. This is scamp!!->> http://imgur.com/6eXG1J2
UsChickens
It's not that special to see. It's been on the front page at least half a dozen times.
Eowyneb
thanks to 3D printing it will be
USPS
Yeah basically what they said, with 3d printing it's very easily available now. It's just a matter of learning it. I'd learn it for my puppy
chubito33
Limba like that one dog in Full Metal Alchemist that has auto mail as well!!
DotSlashNatalie
This doesn't seem that bad - just get a 3D printer and you can print your own woof woof saving appendages.
icelandicsealbear
Advances in technology, especially for the disabled, are always special. I wish everything was perfect too, but it isn't.Take what you can.
MartynMage
It's actually REALLY cheap to do this, we've done it many times in the non-mainstream media! Sauce: I work for the company that did this.
Derakor
"why are we not funding this?" *peter* -family guy
Eowyneb
good sir!
thatsnotright
You guys hiring mechanical engineers? Always wanted to get into this kinda stuff....
bloomingdalera
Do you have any advice for manufacturing something like this at home? Like if I wanted to make prosthetics as a hobby?
MartynMage
I don't think the materials we use are publically available.. W had to experiment a lot with different polymer blends in order to get 1/2
MartynMage
So in essence, it's not really something you can do at home, but you can totally make prototypes! Just nothing feesibly useful IRL :(
MartynMage
The correct type of prostetic for each animal/ human that the prostetic is for. 2/2 *we
Aanokint
You should do one of those posts things where you tell us about it!
MartynMage
Non disclosure doesn't allow me to talk about things that aren't already public :(
BellofRadford
What about some work stories? Work around the non-disclosure crap ;)
gunnexx
Maybe talk to your boss and convince him youll tell it as a PR thing? Companies love free PR
ChiLLeCheeze
Oh don't worry, I won't disclose anything you tell me.
MartynMage
Ha.
sinpwnzorz
AUTOMAIL
JaXm
3D printing is coming a long way, and it's moving FAST. I would legit be surprised if stuff like this didn't start hitting markets every...
JaXm
...where throughout the world within the next few years, because 3D printing is ALSO getting really inexpensive.
MartynMage
Materials are not cheap and probably never will be. 3D printing has also existed for 30 years or so, it's just finally getting good!
JaXm
you can purchase a Kilo of the filament for like 30 bucks man. Ya, the better the quality the more it costs but that's everything in life
MartynMage
The cheap stuff doesn't do much other than let you play around. Trust me, I know all about this stuff first hand
ampzilla
Youd think that, but then you have to remember: basic computer ink is more expensive than human blood. Think about 3d plastic costs
jackpkmn
What if i told you that printer ink isn't so expensive becasue of the materials its made of?
JaXm
About 30 bucks for a kilo of the filament. The powders are more expensive, but you can print resolutions higher than the human eye can see
hawger
PBS ran a show last week all about animals with prosthetic help. Golden Retriever was on with very similar rig.
VodkaReindeer
Well, it's probably available to everyone due to 3D printing. Other factors might limit the use.
yourekillinmesmallz
You can see the determination in his face.
kantorr
I don't.
ozzycats
eye of the husky man
SomewhereBetweenTheSacredSilenceAndSleep
"I can do this..."
iwantacorgi
gonna get that ball
perfectoon0901
"I'm a strong independent dog who don't need no front legs"
Danishlmgurian
http://asset-0.soup.io/asset/7462/4012_0b04.jpeg
yourekillinmesmallz
That dog is like "let's get this over with. I got a lot of criminals to bite."
Danishlmgurian
"You're going to fucking jail, Greg." -A tumblrer
WhatzitTooya
I wonder if dogs have a concept of being different to other dogs. Like, does he even know his legs are not supposed to look like that?
MehWasTooShort
I would love to know it, too
LiquidPoo
That Mailman's days are numbered!
NoOtherExplanationIsPossible
Comin for dah booty
kishinlemming
"I won't f*ing go to the vet again."
LOLamalu
I AM a good boy! I AM a good boy! I AM a good boy!
cinsoniTe
I am really sick of this stereotype shit portion filled up with horse cum of a comment that is posted on every single dog post.
cinsoniTe
Are you that desperate for attention that you come up with this canned type of comment or do you really think it is funny anymore?
Jakobann
kmikl
Derby got no time for your pity. Derby got Derby things to do.
themajor77
I must doge
TyroneLannister
Dog got stuff to smell. No time for disabilities.
RoseFaery
I don't know why, but in my head that was in Mr. T's voice.
butteredtoast789
Really gonna get the thing now!
Tennex
Really bugs me that the rings are not big enough for a comfortable gait
rawrbecue
And wider so they don't go all cockeyed.
Mawkishly
(randoming) http://www.engadget.com/2015/12/29/derby-the-dog-gets-better-3d-printed-paw-prosthetics/ for your viewing pleasure
Deijii
Probably to help him get used to it
pronacc
If they're any bigger, he might not be able to balance on them.
SquirrellyWhirly
These are the first model and they're short because he's used to running on his nubs. Slowly they are going to raise them.
doctorbees
In the video they said they're starting him with these and he will gradually get taller ones as he gets used to them.
0xDE1E7ED
Also, this gif is pretty slowed down. He seems fairly comfortable, even with the short ones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmoowIN8aY
shinigamirobyn
Yes! So his spine can adjust comfortably to being normal again :)
ilovebees
That's good to know! Thank you @doctorbees! I love you :D
littleladyluna
Thank you, I was irked too.
DogsRule
Thanks for adding this.
ANorwegianMonarch
*sigh of relief*
ThePlatinumYETI
Yeah I'm sure it bugs you that they're giving a disabled dog the gift of walking
SithRuleOfTwo
As opposed to his inability to move?
Melanisia
Yeah, I wish his shoulders were even with his hips while running.
TheCanadianNerd
They only used these short ones to help him get used to running. They said they'll work him up bigger ones once he's more comfortable.
Braywashed
Derby is probably in taller ones now since this was posted a while ago
VerticalTaco
It would be like putting 9" heels on someone that's only ever worn sneakers and expecting them to run. Gotta work your way up, yo.
bigez1988
Im sure the dog prefers it to not being able to walk
Steady
This might sound silly, but do his little elbows hurt from running in those things all day? Like, from the pressure he's putting on them
asa1967
Really bugs me that you assume the engineer and vet working with him didn't have a plan for this.
JimtheAdmin
You forget that rando-internet-dude is always smarter than the people who are being paid to do these jobs.
AlbinoRhino53
Derby then proceeded to shoot his beautiful golden retriever wife while she was shitting behind a closed fence door
goliath422
i am curious... did you deliberately choose not to say gate in favor of fence door, or...
CarltheMexicanWhoopingLlama
Nice.
WhereWeEating
Thank you for a hearty hearty laugh.
Rodeodoc
It took me a minute to get the reference, but +1 for you.
GodLikeButHumble
Artefact
Allegedly
sunshineLollipopsAndEvil
Bravo! This is probably the best comment I've read on imgur.
Duchessxo
Didn't truly sink in until I swiped past. +1 for making me come back.
IWasInThePool
Too soon. +1