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Monday, August 25, 2008

Help for Paraplegics


I like this. Here is where technology is clearly benefiting people. This is what is should be about. The designer has his own physical disabilities and has used his understanding to design the suit.

Reuters: Human exoskeleton suit helps paralyzed people walk
Something of a mix between the exoskeleton of a crustacean and the suit worn by comic hero Iron Man, ReWalk helps paraplegics -- people paralyzed below the waist -- to stand, walk and climb stairs.

Something of a mix between the exoskeleton of a crustacean and the suit worn by comic hero Iron Man, ReWalk helps paraplegics -- people paralyzed below the waist -- to stand, walk and climb stairs.

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