Think of all the walking you do each day. To the bathroom, around your kitchen preparing meals, to your desk at work, and walking around the lake for exercise. And now imagine never being able to walk again. The frustration of spending your days in a wheelchair. Unable to reach items on the top shelf. Never again able to look people directly in the eyes, but instead always looking up at their nostrils. This is the life of a paraplegic. Until now.
Berkeley Bionics is a technology company who, since 2005, has been developing exoskeletons to assist people with locomotion and in carrying heavy loads over a variety of terrains. They just unveiled their latest exoskeleton, eLEGS, "an exoskeleton for wheelchair users who are committed to living life to its fullest. It powers you up to get you standing and walking." This is the description found on their website: "eLEGS is a wearable, artificially intelligent, bionic device that enables people with paralysis to stand up and walk again. The exoskeleton is battery-powered and rechargeable, fitting comfortably and securely over your clothing....Our mission is to provide you with unprecedented mobility. We want to enhance your independence and freedom of movement." Giving them the ability to see eye-to-eye once again.
Information for this blog was taken from the Berkeley Bionics webpage.
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