The ReWalk suit is put on in the morning and worn all day. Photo: Argo Medical Technologies
A wearable, motorized robotic suit that mimics the exoskeleton of a crab gives those paralyzed from the waist down the ability to walk, climb stairs, rise from a chair, and sit down again. The device, called ReWalk, uses motion sensors, robotic control algorithms, on-board computers, software, actuation motors, and rechargeable batteries to restore the user's control over his or her mobility. Walking with the assistance of crutches, the wearer initiates movement through subtle changes in his or her center of gravity and upper-body movements.
ReWalk alleviates the myriad of health problems associated with being wheelchair bound and can significantly reduce health care costs, according to its developer Argo Medical Technologies.
Visit http://www.argomedtec.com/ to see a video of the suit in use.