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Thursday February 15, 2007 1:27 pm
Michigan Researchers Develop Robotic Exoskeleton
University of Michigan researchers have developed a robotic ankle exoskeleton that can be controlled by its wearer’s nervous system. Although there are no plans to build it for commercial purposes, the team sees usage in rehabilitation and physical therapy.
“This could benefit stroke patients or patients with incomplete injuries of the spinal cord,” said Daniel Ferris, associate professor in movement science at U of M. “For patients that can walk slowly, a brace like this may help them walk faster and more effectively.”
We think this puts us one step closer towards achieving our “Bionic Human” status.
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