Technology is advancing rapidly and, at long last, real hope is on the horizon for those who are
paralyzed or confined to a wheelchair most of the time, unable to walk much on their own.
Berkley Bionics is the FIRST COMPANY IN THE WORLD to develop an untethered exoskeleton that can go for hours!
This is SO EXCITING - and something that has been the dream of everyone confined to a wheelchair.. and has HUGE therapeutic benefits for those with recent spinal cord injuries who can benefit from being able to "walk" again with eLEGS while their muscles are still strong and firing.
Having an elderly dad confined to a wheelchair, I am painfully aware of the limitations and difficulties he encounters on a daily basis. Right now, this technology is working with the young... but as technology advances I'm sure the day will come when the elderly are also candidates for eLEGS, if only in therapy to help advance their rehab experience.
Hats off to Berkley Bionics for developing this technology and helping those with spinal cord injuries realize their dream of getting out of the chair and walking again!
For more information, please visit their web site -
http://berkeleybionics.com/exoskeletons-rehab-mobility/about-elegs/
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