Wednesday, August 27, 2008

BBC NEWS | Health | Robo-skeleton lets paralysed walk

BBC NEWS | Health | Robo-skeleton lets paralysed walk: "A robotic suit is helping people paralysed from the waist down do what was previously considered impossible - stand, walk and climb stairs.

ReWalk users wear a backpack device and braces on their legs and select the activity they want from a remote control wrist band.

Leaning forwards activates body sensors setting the robotic legs in motion.

Users walk with crutches, controlling the suit through changes in centre of gravity and upper body movements.

The device effectively mimics the exoskeletion of a crab."

2 Comments:

Blogger Charlotte said...

That is extremely cool! I like good news.

2:45 PM  
Blogger Perambulator said...

Wow! A comment on my blog!!! People actually read this?!? Yay!! Thanks!

Maybe I should actually write something interesting... that might get you stop reading!

3:01 PM  

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