Exoskeleton
Lessons learnt in powered joints and stability will feed into robotics and vice versa, creating a cross-over technology between humans controlling robots and robot-wearing humans. The choice will likely be function specific balancing the flexibility of human presence with risks, for example the military removing the human from danger entirely, whereas disaster response organisations may keep the human onsite but with a greatly enhanced ability to rescue and rebuild.
Exoskeleton News
FDA approves robotic exoskeleton for people with spinal cord injuries to walk again
MassDevice - 13-Feb-2024
This approval brings new hope and opens doors for better rehab
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University of Colorado Boulder - 31-Jan-2024
New wearable tech unlocks a future of effortless body movement with robotic exoskeletons
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The Ohio State University - 21-Jul-2021
Additional mental strain imposed stress on lower back, negating the benefits of exoskeleton
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Forbes - 30-May-2021
Exercise rehab using exoskeletons improved walking & cognition in multiple sclerosis patients
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Bionik Laboratories
Innovative medical device and robotics company developing exoskeleton for users with mobility impairments