"He does have a lot of challenges, but he doesn't know that."
July 24, 2017 5:01 PM   Subscribe

While there are parts of the world where intelligent robots are drowning themselves, it’s good to see technology being used for good elsewhere. In New Hampshire, a group of eighth graders designed and created a 3D-printed wheelchair for a six-month-old kitten named Ray who is unable to use his rear legs due to a spinal condition. On top of that, he was born with abnormally tiny eyes, leaving him blind.
The little charmer (full name: Ray Catdashian) also has an Instagram account.
posted by Johnny Wallflower (9 comments total) 13 users marked this as a favorite
 
This is my everything.
posted by Kitteh at 5:02 PM on July 24, 2017 [1 favorite]


Oh

Em

Goodness
posted by Hermione Granger at 5:11 PM on July 24, 2017


Holy cow! I have met that teacher. And she's awesome. Obvs. And by the way, that filming took place in the local library.
posted by Miko at 7:34 PM on July 24, 2017 [3 favorites]


oh hey, my tiny blind foster kitten just got in today

his name is Arthur and he is purring on my chest as I write this

seriously who wants this kitten for their very own
posted by sciatrix at 8:37 PM on July 24, 2017 [3 favorites]


Damn dust. Pity it's the time of year I have to leave windows open.

Also, that article links to this one - https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2017/7/17/15986042/dc-security-robot-k5-falls-into-water .
posted by Samizdata at 8:54 PM on July 24, 2017


Yes. Good floofen and humans.
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 9:07 PM on July 24, 2017 [1 favorite]


Just when everything seems hopeless and I'm about to get banjaxed on Bushmill's, I see something like this, and now I have to forward it to Niece #2, the future feline veterinarian.
posted by tully_monster at 9:32 PM on July 24, 2017 [2 favorites]


"He does have a lot of challenges, but he doesn't know that."

This is so true of animals with disabilities. They don't compare themselves to others, and if their disabilities are congenital, they may not even realize that there's anything different about them. My deaf cat has no idea he's missing out on anything. As long as they're not in pain and reasonably mobile, they can adapt amazingly well and lead full, happy lives.
posted by orange swan at 9:35 PM on July 24, 2017 [4 favorites]


oh hey, my tiny blind foster kitten just got in today

*spies amazon box in background of that photo*

At least you went for the Prime shipping.
posted by radwolf76 at 9:44 PM on July 24, 2017 [3 favorites]


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