In a demonstration of generosity, Elon Musk has made news again – not to launch missiles or reveal futuristic vehicles, but for having given a heroic dog from the police dog a second possibility of life and duty. The CEO of Tesla and Spacex has made a significant donation to an initiative of animal prostheses, resulting in an advance for the K9 wounds.
The story focuses on Rex, a Belgian Malinois and the former Star K9 unit of a California police department. Last year, during a high risk operation that involves armed suspicions, Rex underwent serious injuries in the rear leg as he protected his human partner. The lesions were so extensive that retirement, and perhaps euthanasia, seemed imminent. That is, Elon Musk also intervenes.
Moved from a viral video that details the courage and conditions of Rex, Musk has anonymously reached a research team that works in robotic animals prostheses. His donation – employee $ 1.8 million – has financed the design, development and assembly of subsequent reported robotic legs specifically personalized for the Rex. These high -tech members use shock movement and absorption materials, allowing Rex not only to walk again, but to run, jump and perform high -level tasks.
Once the news has come, animal lovers, technology enthusiasts and police communities all over the world responded with admiration. “We always know that Musk was a visionary when it comes to space and technology,” said James Cole, Los Angeles police officer, the long -standing manager of Rex. “But this … who concerned the heart. Thanks to him, Rex is back. Not only live, but let’s go back to the strength.”
Recent images released by the Department again show the Rex training, running next to its officers and responding to the commands accurately. In a clip, he saw a suspicion seized during a simulated drill – like the old days, only now with the IT members who support every powerful step.
Although Musk did not do many public comments on the subject, he tweeted a short message: “Good boyfriend, Rex. Keep running.” This has quickly become viral, with thousands of users who praised their compassion and define it as a “hero to the heroes”.
The success of the robotic rex legs now inspires efforts similar to other service animals injured to fulfill duty. Several technological companies would have contacted the robotics team involved, trying to invest in scalable versions of technology.
For now, Rex continues to serve with pride, a living example of what is possible when innovation meets empathy. Elon Musk, known for having changed the world with technology, has now changed a life – very special – with kindness.
