A new body hugging robotic exoskeleton has been developed that lets people turn when wearing it. The reason this is important is that current exoskeletons only allow a person to walk straight and we all know that not much in life is always in a straight line. People recovering from strokes are one of the target groups for this new technology. Hopefully the tech can be further developed so that other disabilities can be overcome as well.



A body-hugging robotic suit lets the wearer turn as they walk – a first for this technology. It’s an important step toward finally letting people take home supportive exosuits after injuries, rather than having to stay in hospital. Robotic exoskeletons are often used for rehabilitation: they do your walking for you. Typically, they do this using motors placed at the joints, which transmit forces to rigid components that move the wearer’s legs

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