Throw out the wheelchair and walk

Posted on 01 April, 2008 -

Science fiction? Religious zealotry? A simple dream? No. Mere fact. Argo Medical Technologies has developed a new exoskeleton intended to restore mobility including standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and more to quadriplegic and paraplegic patients.

Clinical trials are currently underway, and public availability is expected sometime in 2009.

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