I thought you're going to make a fourth leg for her but instead you've alleviated the weight on the third leg, that is really genius, because she wouldn't need to relearn how to walk, but instead, just have less pain on her leg! You're awesome Simone!!!
@@OrloxPhoenix Comes back to what is best for scraps in this situation. Prosthetics are really hard to get right in humans and they can give verbal feedback on what feels good or not. With an animal all we can do is try a low impact solution and see if they react well to it; in this case as pesterenan said, Scraps doesn't need to learn how to walk with 4 legs, she gets around fine on 3 just with a little pain. If the pain can be alleviated and movement can be more smooth with her existing gait then thats all that needs to be done. Also its a hell of a lot easier to augment Scraps existing leg leaving her with a control scheme she understands and uses compared to trying to design a robotic motorised solution to the movement of an ankle that wouldnt hinder her as she is currently. Also that wouldn't way a metric fk ton and cause problems elsewhere in her hips etc.
SIMONE! Scraps might have a torn CCL (ACL in humans). I have a similar sized three-legged dog who started asking to be carried, and three separate vets all said "oh it's just sore, here's pain meds." Then BAM, completely torn and he needed surgery. The doctors all ignored the possibility of CCL tear because it's considered a "big dog problem." He had all the classic symptoms, especially sticking out his back leg to the side when sitting.
i just commented my story be4 reading urs....kinda makes me feel better about going against all the vets that wanted to amputate my dogs leg but i went against them....and it healed back up stronger than ever
@@neva.2764 yeah the (mostly farm) vet in my small town wanted to put my cat down when he was a kitten bc of kidney/liver issues (can't remember which, i was like 8). my mum got hella mad bc he was refusing to prescribe antibiotics, but eventually he did bc of how mad my mum was. luckily the vet went out of business not long after and we found a much better one an hour away. and my boy is very happy and healthy now, nearly 12 years old
This video hit so close to home. I got my college degree in mechanical engineering, and for my capstone project we built a canine exoskeleton to aid in rehabilitation. Being a long-time fan and having you as such an inspiration through those college years as a woman in stem, and then seeing this video pop up was such a full-circle moment. Thank you for doing what you do!!
Bionicpets would be a good shout as well for seeing some of the challenges they overcome when building robotic legs.. while I do agree with a lot of people that we are not yet there mechanically for things like equine as the legs don't really aid them health wise as much as with smaller animals as the cons become more and more of a burden, but it is an absolute wonder anytime I see people working either within the boundaries of what legs and even oddities like beaks can be done mechanically I also love seeing people trying to experiment to expand what they can do to include animals like equine who are currently too complicated.
@@Reptile_Gecko ... You can't rehab a horse with a broken leg, because you can't get the horse to stop being a horse. Horses like to run. They Live to Run. A dog cares more about having fun with you than it does it's own health more for the moment than the future. Human children act the same way. You had to brainwash your subject to get it to accept your help. The odds that the tech developed by exoskeletons is way more likely to be turned against fellow humans than it will be to help a Dog. Fluffy snags on everything in your beach bag with it's new outfit on... Or "Butch" did a hell of a job clearing out that homeless encampment?
My little dog behavior consultant heart leapt at “At least I know that Scraps is very good at saying ‘no’ to things. And she’s not saying no to this leg brace” Increasing choice and agency, and finding ways to ask our dogs if they’ll opt in to the things we choose to introduce in their lives is so often missing in the animal caretaking conversation. So glad to see it here.
Agreed, its really good. People need to pay more attention to what their pet needs, wants and feels (beyond the basic food shelter and water). If you are attentive and willing to solve problems in their environment (aka accomodate) then you can solve a lot of problems that people blame on dog breed and 'poor training' or "cat nature". Something i see people ignore the core reasons for a lot is aggression, "pitbulls are violent" "chihuahuas are always in a bad mood", "but they aren't bad if they're well trained!" These dialogues ignore the needs and feelings of the creature. Chihuahuas are given very little accomodation, are small and thus easily harmed, and not well accomodated. Pitbulls, rotweilers and other large "aggressive" dogs are generally neglected for the sake of keeping post, have painful body modifications done to them as pups, and are not given enough enrichment, or personal space. When a dog barks, people don't wonder what makes the dog bark. Is it boredom? Staking a claim to something? Is it afraid and being defensive? Is it asking for help? Is it irritated? People also don't pay real attention to animal body language. Its ironic, because i have autism and i read most creatures more easily than people. But it's a skill. Its not hard to learn, you just have to care, and most people don't seem to care. But yeah, pretty much all the needs we have apply to other animals in some way. They need enrichment, personal space and things to own for themself, they need excercise and attention, care, they need autonomy, they need to be allowed choices. And giving them this won't look the same as a human would need want or be capable of, so I'm not projecting/anthropomorphising either.
@@orbismworldbuilding8428 absolutely! the general population is really bad at actually reading animal body language. my dog has a very minor fear reactivity, only if a stranger attempts to pet him on his head. I have narrowed this down by watching him interact with strangers. my mom sees it as "the dog is mad" and "why did he try to bite that man" whereas I see it as "the man made a fast and aggressive movement, the dog got scared, and snapped the air as a warning that it was scared" the whole "oh he's friendly, look his tail is wagging" thing really irks me too. i would love to see more general knowledge reaching people about these things!
@@jlt131 mhm agreed. Something to note too, is that fear reactions work in a process of elimination. If you can't freeze or run, or charm, then you fight. A dog on a leash can't run, and most dogs have been taught that they have to interact with people if their owner says so or stops to talk to them, and if they're being touched by that person, they are already too vulnerable to freeze (becausefreeze response if for hiding, avoiding being seen and plotting a way to deal with the situation.) If the dog is being touched, well, being nice and charming will only result in more of that. So all the dog has left is to fight, to react aggressively in that scenario. Many people use their pet as a tool in some capacity, even subconsciously. a common one is their dog as a means of starting a social interaction, which in turn may further other wants (such as getting to know people in the neighborhood, getting attention, or making alliances/friends. Ive seen people use it as a way of gathering gossip too, which they might later use to exert control over others or entertain themselves.) A thing about humans using things as tools, is we tend to ignore the tool's needs whenever they're inconvenient.
Brilliant! Truly brilliant! After a million years in vet medicine, I've seen only one successful prosthetic on a dog and it took thousands of dollars and infinite patience from the owner, doctors and dog to achieve fitment, but this is just so much smarter! Solving for the actual problem which is fatigue, not the abnormal anatomy, which works just fine for Scraps. Simone's brain is an absolute treasure.
Those crazy people from our past... More interested in an animals Spinal Health and the Unbalanced Fatigue of earning the nickname, "tripod." If you are going to ignore your alignment, it will cost you big money to attempt to fix it. This device puts more strain on the side of the spine that is already overused, and ignores the underdeveloped side. Disks will wear lopsided, and verves that control the tail, leg(s), and what (normally) lies between will fail. Brilliant? Someone forget how one end was connected to the other?
This is such a smart idea, because i think when most people think of ways to help amputees; human, dog, or otherwise; we fixate on the idea of prosthetic replacements. But that's not always a viable solution, both because we don't have the technology to make prosthetics that can fully replace a limb in terms of movement, and in the case of animals especially we don't have the ability to clearly communicate if something is working or not. But by helping to enhance and support the remaining limb, especially since scraps can still move around without too much trouble on her three legs already, you're clearly optimizing the situation for the best results. I seem to notice a lot of the time when approaching any disability, mental or physical, there tends to be a belief that the best way to help is to "fix" whatever is "broken" by making things work the same way they would for an abled person. But that isn't always helpful, and can even make things worse. Scraps doesn't need a fourth leg in order for you to help give support to her existing limbs. You've solved the problem without forcing her to look "normal". And that's an attitude and perspective that needs to be used in order to properly help people. (Not at all an expert on anything here just stating an opinion)
You're absolutely right. It's such a hard notion to shake off, both for people more involved in it I imagine and for the average layperson, because our culture (and I reckon most other modern cultures as well) has these ideas ingrained into us in a million different ways. From Jesus Christ curing blindness or lameness, to cybernetic replacements/augmentations of limbs & body parts in pop culture, all the way through the current medical technologies and aspirations of transplants, artificial organs, etc. We're fixated on 'fixing' things instead of making sure we're _making things better._
This is a great way to put it. I've always disliked when some people are like "Oh prosthetics are bad actually because they imply we're worse for not having them" or something, cause while I understand the idea, it's just a terrible and divisive way to phrase it/go about it. Sometimes a replacement is the best solution, but sometimes it isn't. Doesn't mean replacements aren't great, but we need to consider case by case. We often go about it by thinking of prosthetics as "reversing the problem", but it's not; it's creating a solution or aid, and there's a lot of ways of going about a solution that each have their own pros and cons.
You can tell how even the little bit of torc improved how she moved and how reduced the stress to that leg was. Look out for joint support and locking joints if they’re not in the best position. these can be issues for humans so I’d assume they can be issues for dogs too. You’re a rockstar Simone!
Scraps' whole vibe is immaculate: Will eventually become accustomed to a robot leg brace, absolutely will not wear an unremarkable dog harness. Scraps has opinions, and I'm here to respect and appreciate them!
I used to be a Vet. Tech. Ripped cruciate ligaments in the back leg are SUPER common (keep your dogs lean folks!) And the normal fix is surgical, and you have to normally do Both "knees". I can see this replacing surgery and helping the dog's ligaments heal while still keeping dog mobile. DO design it for being able to wear on left or right back leg, Simone !
I work in medical bracing for humans, there's lots of knee braces designed for stabilising knee ligament tears in humans and other than a total rupture the outcomes are usually very good with no surgery and lots of physio! Don't know dog anatomy, but I suspect the digitigrade knees would be difficult to stabilise as effectively. Definitely possible, though unpowered mechanical would be a much better option to powered and motorised imo
@cobraruler yes, but if someone else has a dog missing the left leg, or this is used as a preventative, having it fit EITHER leg seems to be worth designing for in early stages !
@@WarAdmiral0 correct, though grafts aren't perfect either and the complications can be bad. It's all very situation dependent, young patients or those who are very active probably will be better off with the surgery; but for most people it's less clear cut imo
This whole video and Simone struggling but still continuing because she adores Scraps….it’s literally every dog parent ever (plus her extra brains of course)
"It's a high tech prosthesis. That's actually the most apt description I can make of it." The name Scraps seems oddly poignant here. I wonder if Simone was planning something like this since she adopted her.
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This is so sweet. I'm glad you're collecting data on her leg movement too, but make sure to have regular checkups with her vet too. They may notice potential issues with her leg brace that a layman might not!
An excellent point! I'm sure Simone is doing this, but it's a great reminder for viewers who maybe forget about the parts that happen behind the scenes. I think having the data available is going to be really helpful for the vet and for Simone being able to pick up on changes that might otherwise be missed. I know sometimes the vet has asked me "does your pet do X thing a lot" and it can be really difficult to figure out if they have been doing it more or less than usual lately. With a special needs pet it can also be hard when you are always paying attention and looking for signs of problems to see something and either worry that a problem is worsening when it's actually staying the same or the opposite where you know a problem exists and you don't notice symptoms gradually worsen. Having a quantitative measurement (like weight as an easy example everyone can track with their pet) can make a huge difference, especially with animals that naturally hide problems.
@@ohiasdxfcghbljokasdjhnfvaw4ehr This was my thought. A fourth leg would be better weight distribution, and overall less strain on the surviving joint. On the plus side, the "exo" could likely be modified to make a more functional replacement for the missing leg. Leave the current exo on, add fourth leg with exo support = profit?
@@ohiasdxfcghbljokasdjhnfvaw4ehr Scraps would have to learn how to walk with the fourth leg without necessarily understanding what was going on. Humans relearning how to walk and function with prosthetics have difficulties and pains from it, but they can communicate in a way that Scraps can't and have a full understanding of what they're doing.
@@ohiasdxfcghbljokasdjhnfvaw4ehrScraps would have to learn to rewalk at that point, which might be a bit uncomfortable to do depending on how old they are.
@@willowthywispit was mentioned that she is only 3 years old. Unfortunately she will have higher chances of arthritis and muscle imbalance together with strain will be high because of the fact that she only got 1 leg.
You blow me away with every single video you make. Not only are you crazy creative and smart, but the way you interact with Scraps and respect her boundries is so beautiful to see. In my not at all expert opinion you do everything right with her, in every way. In short, you continue to be my absolute role model in life.
The two of you were destined for one another from the beginning. How cool is that, and how lucky is Scraps to have a parent who's not only a maker, but someone who's as super kind and caring as you are?
Noel Fitzpatrick, the Supervet in the UK, is the vet mentioned for his pioneering work on animal prosthetics. The degree of mobility he has managed to return to animals with lost limbs hasn't even been achieved in humans yet. His work on bone-attached Ti prosthetics is epic.
The ethical debate mentioned is also relevant, in some cases the harm vs help balance is very dubious, the operations are extremely intensive and require a lot of physical therapy and painful recovery afterwards, which is a lot to put an animal that can’t understand what’s going on through. bias disclaimer: i’ve had personal interaction with him and found him to be an arrogant wanker. he’s a very clever bloke, but he did also inspire the song ‘toxic’ by britney spears (true story!!!)
@@hannahpowell :O at the last bit. Whether or not true, the internet has certainly decided it is and it seems plausible. As for Fitzpatrick, your comment made me think of Charlie Teo, the controversial Australian neurosurgeon who thinks the sun shines out his arse. Looked on Wikipedia, apparently he's on the council of an Australian animal welfare group.
My sister works for the Royal Veterinary College London. The vets there have to clean up Noel Fitzpatrick’s mess when it doesn’t work out. They only show the success stories on the TV show, they don’t show when an animal has to have the bone graft prosthetic removed 😢She will also confirm that he is an arrogant wanker.
From someone who is so so so deeply into dog behavior and training, you did this so well. I'm shocked and amazed that people like you exist who truly care about your pup, physically and mentally. I hope this sweet girl gives you many long years of joy
Once she is used to it and you know which torque she prefers, you could replace the motor with a torsion spring so she doesnt need to carry around the battery pack anymore^^
As others have said, I'd really love to see a follow-up with the stats, what works/doesn't, what changes you might make, etc etc...! I love your love for Scraps and hope this project's making a difference for you both ☺
Simone's invention ideas are like better executed, less dangerous versions of something that William Osman would come up with. Except they actually work lol.
She seemed comfortable with the final result, and it will be interesting to see if it helps her to not get as tired. She sure was having fun playing with you at the end.
What a wonderful mobility aid, I appreciate how much thought and research you put into this. Scraps is so lucky to have found her way to you, you two are clearly meant to be together ❤
A leg brace was probably the best route. Animals can adapt to having abnormal anatomy, and replacing a missing leg would only force them to relearn how to walk with all 4 legs again. A brace doesn't need that learning period. This is genius, well done!
OK, but... How did you actually make the brace and set it up? It's nice to see how the dog trained and accepted it, but what is it and how does it work?
@@darkiee69 I am assuming the motor is set up to always turn in one direction with a set amount of torque and up to a certain position. Thus the motor would essentially act like a spring that you can control the tension of. Or slightly different assumption: The motor is set up to always return to a certain position (a straight leg) and does so with a set amount of torque again effectively acting like a spring.
@@mathismuller6033I should think you'd only want it acting once compression stops, so the latter? It's fun having little real knowledge and trying to figure it out but a real video on it would be cool.
@@Yewtewba That would indeed be quite helpful. But I don`t think it would only be turned on once compression stopped, because that would mean that Scraps would have to actively slow down the "drop" of her hind legs which would require more strength than if the motor did that for her. When I read the video title I thought she would construct a fourth leg for her, but I guess this solution is way more practical.
Fantastic. You can really see the change in her overall body mechanics and though it somewhat decreases her push off it alleviates the strain on her joint. Plus, slowing down her push off is probably another good thing to prevent deteriation of the joint as well. Great problem solving and team work with Scraps' sensibilities and preferences.
Being an amputee myself (right arm above elbow) I know how hard it can be to adapt to a prosthesis.....and I understand what is going on....imagine not having a clue and all of a sudden having a prosthetic.....yet scraps literally takes it in her stride (pun intended) and makes it look easy. You have a very special dog there Simone
I’ve always wondered. if you were right handed before losing your right arm; is it easier to adapt to a prosthesis or to being left handed? my thought process being that personally my left hand is WEAK so I really don’t know. although I understand the answer may differ with the types of prosthesis.
@@LiterallyAllNamesAreTaken I was right handed. My story is a little unusual.....i didn't initially loose my right arm, I paralysed it. I had the arm amputated after about 5 years , and by then I had fully adapted to doing things one handed. I did try a prosthesis (actually I have 3 of them in the loft), but as I said I was fully adapted by then, so never found it worth the hassle and discomfort
Scaps is so lucky to have an owner like you, who not only is able to make amazing things, but is willing to go above and beyond just for her comfort! 🥰
I really appreciate how much effort was put into making sure Scraps was weighing in on decisions and being introduced to new things slowly. So cute and wholesome!
She will need a lot of help when she is older, but that is fine, she has a good home. Two of our dogs are 15 now and one is totally blind and another is almost totally deaf and has lots of back pain. Glad we are there to help them out. The blind guy is so amazing at letting us know when he needs help.
So many times, I've said to myself, 'This is the most amazing, satisfying, joy-bringing thing Simone has made yet!' Here we go again. Making an effort to make life better for someone you love is the best thing we can do.
So happy to find your channel! I just retired after many years in IT tech support and it's great to see a woman finding tech solutions to problems. I hope the brace works out for you and Scraps. 👍
So cute! I love the idea. There are a lot of dogs with "wheelchairs"--which would be the way to go as Scraps gets older because it's more passive--but for the young dog she is this is such a great solution! I had no idea that was where you were going to take it, but it's honestly brilliant! And the fact that you were able to get all the electronics to fit just on the one leg is wonderful. I just can't give you enough praise! You're also such a great dog owner! Patient, understanding, active, Scraps is in good hands.
Just love Scraps' energy and is right there knowing that she has such an amazing owner. Just wholesome how patient she is with the entire process despite it probably feeling weird at first having the brace being strapped to her leg.
every time "Dover"(The absolutely amazing brass quartet exit Music) starts playing, everything just makes sense. thank you for bringing this piece into my life.
Simone, you're such an inspiration. Your videos help me to look at problem-solving differently. You show that learning, researching and getting things done are a ton of fun. In a platform that rewards shallow constant uploads over well produced content, it's really relieving to have people like you keeping it interesting, thanks for that.
So, I realise this isn't exactly super common, but if there was some way you'd be willing to small scale produce these, I'd buy one. My dog is a similar size to scraps, and is missing the exact same leg, and I've been trying to think of ways to help her out recently. Please please keep us updated on progress!!!
What has the vet said about her mobility? Humans can be very precious and concerned about missing legs on animals, but the majority of cats and dogs do very well on 3 legs! It's worth knowing that you only need to look into a solution if the vet is concerned about the remaining leg, e.g. wear and tear on the joint or the animal walking funny.
@OhSoUnicornly so far she's doing really well (she's 6/7, was found stray so don't know exactly) and they aren't worried currently, just say keep her lightweight, regular exercise and give her joint supplements, and we do all three 😊 but they are pretty certain she'll need some help at some point as her remaining back leg does have a luxating patella, just interested to see this as a possible option rather than just waiting until its bad enough to need wheels!
Our dog had a prosthetic for her malformed leg (it was shorter than the other legs and didn't have full mobility). If she didn't wear it, she would constantly scrape her leg on the ground. She used it from a young age and was very used to it. Since then she had to have the leg amputated as it was causing her pain, and now she gets around pretty well as a tripod, though she does tire out much faster, but at least her leg is no longer causing her pain.
I think this is one of, if not, the best thing you have ever made!! I lost my Maggie in January and honestly, life has been a struggle ever since.. A few years before she passed, she hurt her back, which left her hind legs paralyzed. Luckily, after rest, some pain medication and lots and lots of physical therapy, she got most of her mobility back, but she still needed to be carried up and down all the stairs and sometime during a walk as well. Which, of course, I was happy to do, but it was always difficult to see she was struggling.. Please, give Scraps a big hug and a kiss from me, and I look forward to seeing many updates on how she's doing! ❤
This made my heart melt, I'm such a doggo lover. Just wanting them to be happy and have a good life is something I can really relate with - Scraps seems to be a very happy girl by the end of this video, and, I don't care what other people might say, dogs really do understand when you try and do what is best for them, there is, a measurable amount of empathy between a doggo and their hoomans. She loves you Simone, and so do I x
Beautiful and heartwarming. I would love to see a more technical dive into how the machine works. And also a follow up when Scraps has had some time with it.
Best dog mom ever! That's incredible, Simone! Please keep us updated, this could be beneficial for do many fur babies! Sure hope you are doing okay and life is being kind to you. Much love 💖🙏🕊
For being 11 minutes, I didn't feel like I was anywhere near your process. Just sorta watched your dog do a few things. Maybe you're putting more on a patreon or something? Would have loved to see the app, or data, the motor, or simply see you showing the manual testing off of your doggo to see what it actually does.
This is so cool. I don't know why but until the very end I thought there was going to be some prosthesis for her missing leg, not just a support for her existing leg. I think if I was quizzed before the final product I would have not gotten a good grade lol. But this is really awesome, I'm excited to see some updates on how Scraps takes to the exoskeleton.
as beautiful as your creations can be, I love an adorable Scraps video. I hope the brace helps her and if not, I volunteer to carry her. She is so cute!
Did you do a slowmo video from directly behind? I wonder how much of the issue is the offset of the force on her hip and knee due to one side doing all the work. It’s really touching how dedicated you are to giving this dog the best life possible in every aspect.
I absolutely love it that even if a lot of people don’t care about our earth and the animals there are some people who just do everything possible to give their pets the best life possible. Here in Germany some dogs have prosthetic paws and even legs. It’s easier if it’s just the paw because the joint is still there to attach a prostethic but it’s possible with a missing leg too. Maybe that would be an idea for Scraps too if the cyborg solution doesn’t help her enough
This is amazing!! I'm glad you thought to involve a vet, there's definitely quite a few ways that canine movement differs from bipeds so it's awesome to see you thought of everything. If you ever need any adjustments on it, I bet that any local veterinary orthopedic surgeon would be super interested in taking a look/sharing their thoughts!
I feel like we are missing an ending, or at least a part 2. What is Scrap's reaction to more torque? Is she asking you to wear it more? What is the end result? I want to know more!
@@nekhumonta It's just an inertial dampener. So think of it like a spring but instead of mechanical it's using electromagnetism to create an adjustable spring effect in the leg. It doesn't force the dogs leg to move, it just reduces the amount of strain on the knee because of the lack of another hind leg. In the video showing Scrap's running, that one-leg push off after both front legs have left the ground, followed by her hind end coming down and impacting on one foot-it shows there is a lot of knee and ankle stress.
I hope this invention alleviates the pain for Scrapster. She's such a lil' cutie and is definitely lucky to have such a caring and thoughtful owner/mum!
Also, can we have a full video of all the sourcing and troubleshooting? Because that's what I identify with the most, other than the satisfaction of a completed project.
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I thought you're going to make a fourth leg for her but instead you've alleviated the weight on the third leg, that is really genius, because she wouldn't need to relearn how to walk, but instead, just have less pain on her leg! You're awesome Simone!!!
I was wondering how Simone was going to solve the control problem for a new leg. Turns out she didn't need to if she puts it on the existing leg.
I think everyone expected prosthetics, but what we got was way better.
@@jwalster9412 I was expecting a prosthetic leg but then felt dumb after realizing it was, as advertised, an exoskeleton
Why not both? Like... An exoleg or something 🤔
@@OrloxPhoenix Comes back to what is best for scraps in this situation. Prosthetics are really hard to get right in humans and they can give verbal feedback on what feels good or not. With an animal all we can do is try a low impact solution and see if they react well to it; in this case as pesterenan said, Scraps doesn't need to learn how to walk with 4 legs, she gets around fine on 3 just with a little pain. If the pain can be alleviated and movement can be more smooth with her existing gait then thats all that needs to be done.
Also its a hell of a lot easier to augment Scraps existing leg leaving her with a control scheme she understands and uses compared to trying to design a robotic motorised solution to the movement of an ankle that wouldnt hinder her as she is currently. Also that wouldn't way a metric fk ton and cause problems elsewhere in her hips etc.
SIMONE! Scraps might have a torn CCL (ACL in humans). I have a similar sized three-legged dog who started asking to be carried, and three separate vets all said "oh it's just sore, here's pain meds." Then BAM, completely torn and he needed surgery. The doctors all ignored the possibility of CCL tear because it's considered a "big dog problem." He had all the classic symptoms, especially sticking out his back leg to the side when sitting.
Yes! My German Shepard did. She ended up getting an artificial ligament. They aren’t available for humans but it worked great for her.
i just commented my story be4 reading urs....kinda makes me feel better about going against all the vets that wanted to amputate my dogs leg but i went against them....and it healed back up stronger than ever
My 54 BL dog had this happen too. It is definitely not a big dog issue. It took 3 vets to figure it out (which is rediculous).
As far as diagnostics vets aren't better than human doctors. They too tend to treat symptoms instead of wanting to find the problem.
@@neva.2764 yeah the (mostly farm) vet in my small town wanted to put my cat down when he was a kitten bc of kidney/liver issues (can't remember which, i was like 8). my mum got hella mad bc he was refusing to prescribe antibiotics, but eventually he did bc of how mad my mum was. luckily the vet went out of business not long after and we found a much better one an hour away. and my boy is very happy and healthy now, nearly 12 years old
So Scraps is now… a cybork?! 😍🤣
I'd say a "cybark"
Maybe a CyPup?
I love this kind of humor
@@grfxdznrKyle FYI "bork" is doggo meme-speak for "bark," so it's way funnier the original way, if you're in certain internet circles.
Agh this is so cute
This video hit so close to home. I got my college degree in mechanical engineering, and for my capstone project we built a canine exoskeleton to aid in rehabilitation. Being a long-time fan and having you as such an inspiration through those college years as a woman in stem, and then seeing this video pop up was such a full-circle moment. Thank you for doing what you do!!
Bionicpets would be a good shout as well for seeing some of the challenges they overcome when building robotic legs.. while I do agree with a lot of people that we are not yet there mechanically for things like equine as the legs don't really aid them health wise as much as with smaller animals as the cons become more and more of a burden, but it is an absolute wonder anytime I see people working either within the boundaries of what legs and even oddities like beaks can be done mechanically I also love seeing people trying to experiment to expand what they can do to include animals like equine who are currently too complicated.
@@Reptile_Gecko ... You can't rehab a horse with a broken leg, because you can't get the horse to stop being a horse.
Horses like to run. They Live to Run. A dog cares more about having fun with you than it does it's own health more for the moment than the future.
Human children act the same way.
You had to brainwash your subject to get it to accept your help.
The odds that the tech developed by exoskeletons is way more likely to be turned against fellow humans than it will be to help a Dog.
Fluffy snags on everything in your beach bag with it's new outfit on...
Or "Butch" did a hell of a job clearing out that homeless encampment?
My little dog behavior consultant heart leapt at “At least I know that Scraps is very good at saying ‘no’ to things. And she’s not saying no to this leg brace”
Increasing choice and agency, and finding ways to ask our dogs if they’ll opt in to the things we choose to introduce in their lives is so often missing in the animal caretaking conversation. So glad to see it here.
Yes!
Agreed, its really good.
People need to pay more attention to what their pet needs, wants and feels (beyond the basic food shelter and water). If you are attentive and willing to solve problems in their environment (aka accomodate) then you can solve a lot of problems that people blame on dog breed and 'poor training' or "cat nature".
Something i see people ignore the core reasons for a lot is aggression, "pitbulls are violent" "chihuahuas are always in a bad mood", "but they aren't bad if they're well trained!"
These dialogues ignore the needs and feelings of the creature. Chihuahuas are given very little accomodation, are small and thus easily harmed, and not well accomodated.
Pitbulls, rotweilers and other large "aggressive" dogs are generally neglected for the sake of keeping post, have painful body modifications done to them as pups, and are not given enough enrichment, or personal space.
When a dog barks, people don't wonder what makes the dog bark. Is it boredom? Staking a claim to something? Is it afraid and being defensive? Is it asking for help? Is it irritated?
People also don't pay real attention to animal body language. Its ironic, because i have autism and i read most creatures more easily than people. But it's a skill. Its not hard to learn, you just have to care, and most people don't seem to care.
But yeah, pretty much all the needs we have apply to other animals in some way. They need enrichment, personal space and things to own for themself, they need excercise and attention, care, they need autonomy, they need to be allowed choices.
And giving them this won't look the same as a human would need want or be capable of, so I'm not projecting/anthropomorphising either.
@@orbismworldbuilding8428 absolutely! the general population is really bad at actually reading animal body language. my dog has a very minor fear reactivity, only if a stranger attempts to pet him on his head. I have narrowed this down by watching him interact with strangers. my mom sees it as "the dog is mad" and "why did he try to bite that man" whereas I see it as "the man made a fast and aggressive movement, the dog got scared, and snapped the air as a warning that it was scared" the whole "oh he's friendly, look his tail is wagging" thing really irks me too. i would love to see more general knowledge reaching people about these things!
@@jlt131 mhm agreed.
Something to note too, is that fear reactions work in a process of elimination.
If you can't freeze or run, or charm, then you fight. A dog on a leash can't run, and most dogs have been taught that they have to interact with people if their owner says so or stops to talk to them, and if they're being touched by that person, they are already too vulnerable to freeze (becausefreeze response if for hiding, avoiding being seen and plotting a way to deal with the situation.) If the dog is being touched, well, being nice and charming will only result in more of that. So all the dog has left is to fight, to react aggressively in that scenario.
Many people use their pet as a tool in some capacity, even subconsciously. a common one is their dog as a means of starting a social interaction, which in turn may further other wants (such as getting to know people in the neighborhood, getting attention, or making alliances/friends. Ive seen people use it as a way of gathering gossip too, which they might later use to exert control over others or entertain themselves.)
A thing about humans using things as tools, is we tend to ignore the tool's needs whenever they're inconvenient.
@ReallyBadJuJu whats the tone of the yowls? And the cat breed?
she looks so happy 🥺 hope the exoskeleton improves her quality of life!
Finally you're watching the good stuff!
We heard you like RUclips, so we put some RUclips in your RUclips!
hey cutie
@@yusogasora8194wdym by that 🤨
Bring back the dislike counter
Simone: "What are we going to do tonight, Scraps?"
Scraps: "The same thing we do every night, TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD!"
Awwwww, mannnnn... You just HAD to go and set Simone up for "One is a genius, the other's insane!" 😂❤
Narf!
I love that this sets simone up as the stupid one that doesn’t really understand anything she’s doing, and scraps is the brainiac genius mad scientist
Are you pondering what I'm pondering?
@@tapio_m6861 But if we didn't have ears, we'd look like weasels.
Brilliant! Truly brilliant! After a million years in vet medicine, I've seen only one successful prosthetic on a dog and it took thousands of dollars and infinite patience from the owner, doctors and dog to achieve fitment, but this is just so much smarter! Solving for the actual problem which is fatigue, not the abnormal anatomy, which works just fine for Scraps.
Simone's brain is an absolute treasure.
Those crazy people from our past...
More interested in an animals Spinal Health and the Unbalanced Fatigue of earning the nickname, "tripod."
If you are going to ignore your alignment, it will cost you big money to attempt to fix it.
This device puts more strain on the side of the spine that is already overused, and ignores the underdeveloped side.
Disks will wear lopsided, and verves that control the tail, leg(s), and what (normally) lies between will fail.
Brilliant?
Someone forget how one end was connected to the other?
This is such a smart idea, because i think when most people think of ways to help amputees; human, dog, or otherwise; we fixate on the idea of prosthetic replacements. But that's not always a viable solution, both because we don't have the technology to make prosthetics that can fully replace a limb in terms of movement, and in the case of animals especially we don't have the ability to clearly communicate if something is working or not. But by helping to enhance and support the remaining limb, especially since scraps can still move around without too much trouble on her three legs already, you're clearly optimizing the situation for the best results.
I seem to notice a lot of the time when approaching any disability, mental or physical, there tends to be a belief that the best way to help is to "fix" whatever is "broken" by making things work the same way they would for an abled person. But that isn't always helpful, and can even make things worse. Scraps doesn't need a fourth leg in order for you to help give support to her existing limbs. You've solved the problem without forcing her to look "normal". And that's an attitude and perspective that needs to be used in order to properly help people. (Not at all an expert on anything here just stating an opinion)
fantastic write-up of this
Well put! :)
You're absolutely right. It's such a hard notion to shake off, both for people more involved in it I imagine and for the average layperson, because our culture (and I reckon most other modern cultures as well) has these ideas ingrained into us in a million different ways. From Jesus Christ curing blindness or lameness, to cybernetic replacements/augmentations of limbs & body parts in pop culture, all the way through the current medical technologies and aspirations of transplants, artificial organs, etc. We're fixated on 'fixing' things instead of making sure we're _making things better._
I couldn’t have said it any better! Fantastic write up
This is a great way to put it. I've always disliked when some people are like "Oh prosthetics are bad actually because they imply we're worse for not having them" or something, cause while I understand the idea, it's just a terrible and divisive way to phrase it/go about it. Sometimes a replacement is the best solution, but sometimes it isn't. Doesn't mean replacements aren't great, but we need to consider case by case. We often go about it by thinking of prosthetics as "reversing the problem", but it's not; it's creating a solution or aid, and there's a lot of ways of going about a solution that each have their own pros and cons.
You can tell how even the little bit of torc improved how she moved and how reduced the stress to that leg was. Look out for joint support and locking joints if they’re not in the best position. these can be issues for humans so I’d assume they can be issues for dogs too. You’re a rockstar Simone!
How many joints between the back hip and front?
What are those all doing, with each stride?
Scraps' whole vibe is immaculate: Will eventually become accustomed to a robot leg brace, absolutely will not wear an unremarkable dog harness. Scraps has opinions, and I'm here to respect and appreciate them!
Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote:
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance"
~ Oscar Wilde
I'm probably 20+years older than Simone and yet I still want to be her when I grow up.
it's never too late to start learning and doing!
@bononista3999Jesus loves you
@@chau9346 why?
Yes! Me too!
I used to be a Vet. Tech. Ripped cruciate ligaments in the back leg are SUPER common (keep your dogs lean folks!) And the normal fix is surgical, and you have to normally do Both "knees". I can see this replacing surgery and helping the dog's ligaments heal while still keeping dog mobile.
DO design it for being able to wear on left or right back leg, Simone !
I work in medical bracing for humans, there's lots of knee braces designed for stabilising knee ligament tears in humans and other than a total rupture the outcomes are usually very good with no surgery and lots of physio! Don't know dog anatomy, but I suspect the digitigrade knees would be difficult to stabilise as effectively. Definitely possible, though unpowered mechanical would be a much better option to powered and motorised imo
There is no right back leg.
@cobraruler yes, but if someone else has a dog missing the left leg, or this is used as a preventative, having it fit EITHER leg seems to be worth designing for in early stages !
Braces can be an option in some situations but the ligament never “heals”. The body builds scar tissue to stabilize the knee (medial buttressing)
@@WarAdmiral0 correct, though grafts aren't perfect either and the complications can be bad. It's all very situation dependent, young patients or those who are very active probably will be better off with the surgery; but for most people it's less clear cut imo
This whole video and Simone struggling but still continuing because she adores Scraps….it’s literally every dog parent ever (plus her extra brains of course)
She took them extra brains out a while ago and even irradiated them. I hope Brian doesn't come back.
If there's any possibility of an Iron Man suit becoming a real thing, it's because Simone Giertz will build it for her dog.
Iron Mutt will be a thing!
"It's a high tech prosthesis. That's actually the most apt description I can make of it."
The name Scraps seems oddly poignant here. I wonder if Simone was planning something like this since she adopted her.
Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote:
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages"
~ Shakespeare
@@philosophy_bot4171 ... Crap In ~ Crap Out.
@@exafrost ... Yep, issued in the thousands to the National Guard well before "Fluffy" regains full movement.
How's that taste?
This is so sweet. I'm glad you're collecting data on her leg movement too, but make sure to have regular checkups with her vet too. They may notice potential issues with her leg brace that a layman might not!
An excellent point! I'm sure Simone is doing this, but it's a great reminder for viewers who maybe forget about the parts that happen behind the scenes. I think having the data available is going to be really helpful for the vet and for Simone being able to pick up on changes that might otherwise be missed. I know sometimes the vet has asked me "does your pet do X thing a lot" and it can be really difficult to figure out if they have been doing it more or less than usual lately. With a special needs pet it can also be hard when you are always paying attention and looking for signs of problems to see something and either worry that a problem is worsening when it's actually staying the same or the opposite where you know a problem exists and you don't notice symptoms gradually worsen. Having a quantitative measurement (like weight as an easy example everyone can track with their pet) can make a huge difference, especially with animals that naturally hide problems.
The zoom-in of the stuffed polar bear's little smile when you say "special...friend" was inspired
That polar bear has seen some things.
We've all seen Airplane's inflatable co-pilot.
I can not express how happy I am that she created something to help her dog the way she is instead of trying to make her a fourth prosthetic leg
why? that's not inherently better. what if a fourth leg would help more?
@@ohiasdxfcghbljokasdjhnfvaw4ehr This was my thought. A fourth leg would be better weight distribution, and overall less strain on the surviving joint. On the plus side, the "exo" could likely be modified to make a more functional replacement for the missing leg. Leave the current exo on, add fourth leg with exo support = profit?
@@ohiasdxfcghbljokasdjhnfvaw4ehr Scraps would have to learn how to walk with the fourth leg without necessarily understanding what was going on. Humans relearning how to walk and function with prosthetics have difficulties and pains from it, but they can communicate in a way that Scraps can't and have a full understanding of what they're doing.
@@ohiasdxfcghbljokasdjhnfvaw4ehrScraps would have to learn to rewalk at that point, which might be a bit uncomfortable to do depending on how old they are.
@@willowthywispit was mentioned that she is only 3 years old. Unfortunately she will have higher chances of arthritis and muscle imbalance together with strain will be high because of the fact that she only got 1 leg.
Don't know if I am more impressed by the build, or the fact that you taught her how to tell secrets
That was very cute!
I'm impressed by her ankle mobility :P
This exactly
Simone taught Scraps to take selfies.
"Sit! Roll Over... Tell secrets!"
For real Simone, I am SO HAPPY that you include your frustration and "failures" in your videos. It helps so much with my imposter syndrome. thank you
You blow me away with every single video you make. Not only are you crazy creative and smart, but the way you interact with Scraps and respect her boundries is so beautiful to see. In my not at all expert opinion you do everything right with her, in every way. In short, you continue to be my absolute role model in life.
❤
The two of you were destined for one another from the beginning. How cool is that, and how lucky is Scraps to have a parent who's not only a maker, but someone who's as super kind and caring as you are?
Noel Fitzpatrick, the Supervet in the UK, is the vet mentioned for his pioneering work on animal prosthetics. The degree of mobility he has managed to return to animals with lost limbs hasn't even been achieved in humans yet. His work on bone-attached Ti prosthetics is epic.
The ethical debate mentioned is also relevant, in some cases the harm vs help balance is very dubious, the operations are extremely intensive and require a lot of physical therapy and painful recovery afterwards, which is a lot to put an animal that can’t understand what’s going on through.
bias disclaimer: i’ve had personal interaction with him and found him to be an arrogant wanker. he’s a very clever bloke, but he did also inspire the song ‘toxic’ by britney spears (true story!!!)
@@hannahpowell :O at the last bit. Whether or not true, the internet has certainly decided it is and it seems plausible. As for Fitzpatrick, your comment made me think of Charlie Teo, the controversial Australian neurosurgeon who thinks the sun shines out his arse. Looked on Wikipedia, apparently he's on the council of an Australian animal welfare group.
My sister works for the Royal Veterinary College London. The vets there have to clean up Noel Fitzpatrick’s mess when it doesn’t work out. They only show the success stories on the TV show, they don’t show when an animal has to have the bone graft prosthetic removed 😢She will also confirm that he is an arrogant wanker.
I Like that she included that vets opinion and His mention of the ethical debate.
Bone-attached? Oh, now I understand why there's a controversy.
Thanks for the info folks. It's quite the eye-opener.
From someone who is so so so deeply into dog behavior and training, you did this so well. I'm shocked and amazed that people like you exist who truly care about your pup, physically and mentally. I hope this sweet girl gives you many long years of joy
Once she is used to it and you know which torque she prefers, you could replace the motor with a torsion spring so she doesnt need to carry around the battery pack anymore^^
As others have said, I'd really love to see a follow-up with the stats, what works/doesn't, what changes you might make, etc etc...! I love your love for Scraps and hope this project's making a difference for you both ☺
Simone's invention ideas are like better executed, less dangerous versions of something that William Osman would come up with. Except they actually work lol.
Or Michael Reeves
@@scottgriz But with more uploading
To be fair, Simone initally became well known for creating 'inventions' that never worked lol
She was the og shitty robot maker
@@jayhawkcole true. No offense to Michael Reeves, his videos are amazing. He is definitely similar to early Simone. But way more over the top.
PLEASE keep us updated I'm so invested on how it works out!. omg this was so cute!!!.
PLEASE keep us updated I'm so invested on how it works out!
I second this! I would love to hear about the next few weeks and months as you both learn.
Yes, more Cyber-Scraps!
She seemed comfortable with the final result, and it will be interesting to see if it helps her to not get as tired. She sure was having fun playing with you at the end.
I hope we get updates on how Scraps gets accustomed to the harness and we get to see possible future iterations!
What a wonderful mobility aid, I appreciate how much thought and research you put into this. Scraps is so lucky to have found her way to you, you two are clearly meant to be together ❤
I am building prosthetics for humans so it’s very interesting to watch you build a helper for your dog 😻
A leg brace was probably the best route. Animals can adapt to having abnormal anatomy, and replacing a missing leg would only force them to relearn how to walk with all 4 legs again. A brace doesn't need that learning period. This is genius, well done!
Not sure what we did to deserve so many videos this close together!
that's some cyberdogi
Thanks for pointing out that she had another video recently! I missed it. Gotta go watch it after this.
Look at her right cheekbone. Its swollen from radiation, her cancer might be getting hard to manage, i hope she gets better.
Well done Simone, you should feel very proud. You have improved your freinds quality of life. Our dogs are family, they are far more than pets.
OK, but... How did you actually make the brace and set it up? It's nice to see how the dog trained and accepted it, but what is it and how does it work?
I was wondering the same, like what's the input?
Same here. Thought this is a builder channel but this video was more for the broad appeal I guess.
@@darkiee69 I am assuming the motor is set up to always turn in one direction with a set amount of torque and up to a certain position. Thus the motor would essentially act like a spring that you can control the tension of. Or slightly different assumption: The motor is set up to always return to a certain position (a straight leg) and does so with a set amount of torque again effectively acting like a spring.
@@mathismuller6033I should think you'd only want it acting once compression stops, so the latter? It's fun having little real knowledge and trying to figure it out but a real video on it would be cool.
@@Yewtewba That would indeed be quite helpful. But I don`t think it would only be turned on once compression stopped, because that would mean that Scraps would have to actively slow down the "drop" of her hind legs which would require more strength than if the motor did that for her. When I read the video title I thought she would construct a fourth leg for her, but I guess this solution is way more practical.
Fantastic. You can really see the change in her overall body mechanics and though it somewhat decreases her push off it alleviates the strain on her joint. Plus, slowing down her push off is probably another good thing to prevent deteriation of the joint as well. Great problem solving and team work with Scraps' sensibilities and preferences.
Being an amputee myself (right arm above elbow) I know how hard it can be to adapt to a prosthesis.....and I understand what is going on....imagine not having a clue and all of a sudden having a prosthetic.....yet scraps literally takes it in her stride (pun intended) and makes it look easy. You have a very special dog there Simone
I’ve always wondered. if you were right handed before losing your right arm; is it easier to adapt to a prosthesis or to being left handed? my thought process being that personally my left hand is WEAK so I really don’t know. although I understand the answer may differ with the types of prosthesis.
@@LiterallyAllNamesAreTaken I was right handed.
My story is a little unusual.....i didn't initially loose my right arm, I paralysed it. I had the arm amputated after about 5 years , and by then I had fully adapted to doing things one handed. I did try a prosthesis (actually I have 3 of them in the loft), but as I said I was fully adapted by then, so never found it worth the hassle and discomfort
Scaps is so lucky to have an owner like you, who not only is able to make amazing things, but is willing to go above and beyond just for her comfort! 🥰
I really appreciate how much effort was put into making sure Scraps was weighing in on decisions and being introduced to new things slowly. So cute and wholesome!
She will need a lot of help when she is older, but that is fine, she has a good home. Two of our dogs are 15 now and one is totally blind and another is almost totally deaf and has lots of back pain. Glad we are there to help them out. The blind guy is so amazing at letting us know when he needs help.
So many times, I've said to myself, 'This is the most amazing, satisfying, joy-bringing thing Simone has made yet!' Here we go again. Making an effort to make life better for someone you love is the best thing we can do.
its so perfect her back end is literally bouncing off the ground every step!
As an AK amputee with another bum leg, I LOVE seeing Scraps in your videos. This is so cool!
I am ashamed to admit that my brain went to "American Kennel Club amputee" before I was like "oh wait, Above Knee. That makes more sense".
@@erin9868My brain went to Alaska. Then I remembered that knee starts with K.🤦🏼♀️
That's why you shouldn't play with an AK, this thing is a weapon, not a toy...
So happy to find your channel! I just retired after many years in IT tech support and it's great to see a woman finding tech solutions to problems. I hope the brace works out for you and Scraps. 👍
omg this was so cute!!!
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So cute! I love the idea. There are a lot of dogs with "wheelchairs"--which would be the way to go as Scraps gets older because it's more passive--but for the young dog she is this is such a great solution! I had no idea that was where you were going to take it, but it's honestly brilliant! And the fact that you were able to get all the electronics to fit just on the one leg is wonderful. I just can't give you enough praise! You're also such a great dog owner! Patient, understanding, active, Scraps is in good hands.
This was the most satisfaction I got from crafty videos in a long time, I love when people use engineering skills to help animals in need!
Just love Scraps' energy and is right there knowing that she has such an amazing owner. Just wholesome how patient she is with the entire process despite it probably feeling weird at first having the brace being strapped to her leg.
Great idea, great execution. Here's hoping it helps Scraps keep up with all her escapades.
*escrapades
Thank you so much for showing such love and ingenuity Simone
Scraps' little whisper trick is so cute! XD
every time "Dover"(The absolutely amazing brass quartet exit Music) starts playing, everything just makes sense. thank you for bringing this piece into my life.
Simone, you're such an inspiration. Your videos help me to look at problem-solving differently. You show that learning, researching and getting things done are a ton of fun. In a platform that rewards shallow constant uploads over well produced content, it's really relieving to have people like you keeping it interesting, thanks for that.
HOW DID I NEVER NOTICE that Scraps only has 3 legs! Tripod dogs are so freaking determined. So glad you and Scraps found each other!
So, I realise this isn't exactly super common, but if there was some way you'd be willing to small scale produce these, I'd buy one. My dog is a similar size to scraps, and is missing the exact same leg, and I've been trying to think of ways to help her out recently. Please please keep us updated on progress!!!
What has the vet said about her mobility? Humans can be very precious and concerned about missing legs on animals, but the majority of cats and dogs do very well on 3 legs! It's worth knowing that you only need to look into a solution if the vet is concerned about the remaining leg, e.g. wear and tear on the joint or the animal walking funny.
@OhSoUnicornly so far she's doing really well (she's 6/7, was found stray so don't know exactly) and they aren't worried currently, just say keep her lightweight, regular exercise and give her joint supplements, and we do all three 😊 but they are pretty certain she'll need some help at some point as her remaining back leg does have a luxating patella, just interested to see this as a possible option rather than just waiting until its bad enough to need wheels!
You are the sweetness and pure heart we need more of in the world. ❤
I hope Scraps lives a long, healthy, happy life with you.
This is so wholesome. It's awesome that you put in so much effort to help your dog to have a better quality of life!!
Im excited to see the follow-up vid. I hope this inspires other owners to look for signs of discomfort and find creative and safe ways to help them.
Our dog had a prosthetic for her malformed leg (it was shorter than the other legs and didn't have full mobility). If she didn't wear it, she would constantly scrape her leg on the ground. She used it from a young age and was very used to it. Since then she had to have the leg amputated as it was causing her pain, and now she gets around pretty well as a tripod, though she does tire out much faster, but at least her leg is no longer causing her pain.
I think this is one of, if not, the best thing you have ever made!!
I lost my Maggie in January and honestly, life has been a struggle ever since.. A few years before she passed, she hurt her back, which left her hind legs paralyzed. Luckily, after rest, some pain medication and lots and lots of physical therapy, she got most of her mobility back, but she still needed to be carried up and down all the stairs and sometime during a walk as well. Which, of course, I was happy to do, but it was always difficult to see she was struggling..
Please, give Scraps a big hug and a kiss from me, and I look forward to seeing many updates on how she's doing! ❤
This made my heart melt, I'm such a doggo lover. Just wanting them to be happy and have a good life is something I can really relate with - Scraps seems to be a very happy girl by the end of this video, and, I don't care what other people might say, dogs really do understand when you try and do what is best for them, there is, a measurable amount of empathy between a doggo and their hoomans. She loves you Simone, and so do I x
Beautiful and heartwarming. I would love to see a more technical dive into how the machine works. And also a follow up when Scraps has had some time with it.
As a dog owner, I love this video. It's awesome to see the work and help you're giving Scraps. Can clearly see your emotion in the video too.
literally laughed out loud at 7:43 just because the "shit i broke something and my multimeter battery is dead" is universal
I love this little floofy baby who deserves all the love and I am so happy you're providing it 💜
You've given Scraps a great life...warms my heart to see the love you both have for each other!
You are so awesome, and Scraps is one lucky pup to have you for an owner. Thanks for inspiring us.
Best dog mom ever! That's incredible, Simone! Please keep us updated, this could be beneficial for do many fur babies! Sure hope you are doing okay and life is being kind to you. Much love 💖🙏🕊
This is awesome!! Little dogs tend to have trouble with their back knees so I really think this kind of support will be really good for her 🥰
And by "this took months of training," Scraps is referring to how long it took to get Simone to build her a prosthesis
For being 11 minutes, I didn't feel like I was anywhere near your process. Just sorta watched your dog do a few things. Maybe you're putting more on a patreon or something? Would have loved to see the app, or data, the motor, or simply see you showing the manual testing off of your doggo to see what it actually does.
So wonderfully compassionate and innovative. And working it through with such forbearance and determination and brilliance. ❤
This is so cool. I don't know why but until the very end I thought there was going to be some prosthesis for her missing leg, not just a support for her existing leg. I think if I was quizzed before the final product I would have not gotten a good grade lol. But this is really awesome, I'm excited to see some updates on how Scraps takes to the exoskeleton.
If this works this would be life changing for so many animals. You’re so amazing and it really shows how much you love your dog like family.
I'm wondering if you could create an Air Bud situation by slowly cranking up the tension until you have an extra bouncy puppy
Scraps is just adorable. You are good to her. Bless you both!
as beautiful as your creations can be, I love an adorable Scraps video. I hope the brace helps her and if not, I volunteer to carry her. She is so cute!
You are a dedicated mother to your dog. She is beautiful, happy, and looks to be extremely fit.
Did you do a slowmo video from directly behind? I wonder how much of the issue is the offset of the force on her hip and knee due to one side doing all the work. It’s really touching how dedicated you are to giving this dog the best life possible in every aspect.
reminds me of my grandma Bonnie and hers, RIP to both and everyone keep the family tree
Still the best shop dog on the interwebs. She's an amazing little critter.
❤ The world needs more of this. Thank you, Simone!
I absolutely love it that even if a lot of people don’t care about our earth and the animals there are some people who just do everything possible to give their pets the best life possible.
Here in Germany some dogs have prosthetic paws and even legs. It’s easier if it’s just the paw because the joint is still there to attach a prostethic but it’s possible with a missing leg too. Maybe that would be an idea for Scraps too if the cyborg solution doesn’t help her enough
This is amazing!! I'm glad you thought to involve a vet, there's definitely quite a few ways that canine movement differs from bipeds so it's awesome to see you thought of everything. If you ever need any adjustments on it, I bet that any local veterinary orthopedic surgeon would be super interested in taking a look/sharing their thoughts!
Your dog just became a hundred times cooler! Also it was really interesting seeing you struggle. I saw that this meant a lot to you
I'm so excited to hear about the findings over time!
I'm so happy Scraps is living her best life with you. She's so cute!!!
All animals deserve this kind of compassion. Including the ones people have decided are nothing more than objects simply to put on a plate for taste.
I feel like we are missing an ending, or at least a part 2. What is Scrap's reaction to more torque? Is she asking you to wear it more? What is the end result? I want to know more!
I believe the conceit is that we're seeing this experiment as it happens, and we'll know soon after she does.
too much torque, she still has to come down
Not just the ending. We didn't even get to see how the exoskeleton works.
@@nekhumonta It's just an inertial dampener. So think of it like a spring but instead of mechanical it's using electromagnetism to create an adjustable spring effect in the leg. It doesn't force the dogs leg to move, it just reduces the amount of strain on the knee because of the lack of another hind leg. In the video showing Scrap's running, that one-leg push off after both front legs have left the ground, followed by her hind end coming down and impacting on one foot-it shows there is a lot of knee and ankle stress.
I hope this invention alleviates the pain for Scrapster. She's such a lil' cutie and is definitely lucky to have such a caring and thoughtful owner/mum!
This is the Simone Content I LIVE FOR!!!!!❤🎉
This and the double-snuggle-up-to-me chair... So much love poured into these inventions
I bought kiwico for my granddaughter when she was born. She loves them. They are always so high quality and fun.
What a beautiful thing you're doing for Scraps!! I'm looking forward to a pupdate! 😉
Amazing. This idea could help so many sweet tripod pets.
Scrabs is so cute and obviously very much loved by her mom. You are amazing
this is so freaking cute 😭 truly glad Scraps has you as her pet parent 'cause she seemed unencumbered and ready to play by the end 💛
Every dog needs their slo-mo moment with a soundtrack.
Please do an update video on this, so PAWSOME!! 🐾
Also, can we have a full video of all the sourcing and troubleshooting? Because that's what I identify with the most, other than the satisfaction of a completed project.
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