Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Japan beats the US to it - Cyberdyne Hal robotic exoskeleton to help paralyzed

Not only could I see using this to help us walk but it could be used to get arm swinging working again as part of walking. I have no arm swing at all. 8 pictures at the link.
http://www.computerweekly.com/photostory/2240108388/Photos-Cyberdyne-Hal-robotic-exoskeleton-to-help-paralyzed/7/Japan-beats-the-US-to-it-Cyberdyne-Hal-robotic-exoskeleton-to-help-paralyzed

HAL stands for hybrid assistive limb - Cyberdyne Hal robotic exoskeleton to help paralyzed


Japan beats the US to it - Cyberdyne Hal robotic exoskeleton to help paralyzed
The U.S. military has been trying to develop robotic exoskeletons for decades to help soldiers carry heavy loads or move at high speeds.
8 pictures at the link. I would have loved something like this, it would prevent my leg from swinging out and be a lot more useful than the Lokomat.

Compare this to
the Esko exoskeleton
the Walk Again Project
the HULC exoskeleton system ready for soldier tests 
Or maybe the Delta6 Accelerator from  G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Your therapist will know all about these. Hah!

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