alt Hacker NewsIf I'm understanding correctly, would the maker accept to repair the structure will be breaking the law. In this case is understandable. The only thing worst than being paralyzed is being paralyzed while burnt alive by charging a broken battery too old. At some point the risk is just too high for the maker.
Maybe those devices should be just leased for a month fee, so the company is supported and can keep the lights on. Insurance and government could support the man paying a part of the bill.
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lando2319 • 10/12/2024
I don't see where they'd be breaking the law.
> He said that the company is no longer repairing exoskeletons older than five years because the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates the devices, has approved their usage for that timespan.
From the article and the remedy the CEO provided, it seems to be that working on the device themselves would open the manufacturer to liabilities or breaking regulations imposed FDA regulation. The CEO shipped the dude a replacement part so that they could carry out the repair themselves.