Recovering after a stroke can be a lengthy process. This soft exosuit from Wyse Institute is designed to help with the process, helping patients regain a normal gait. This robotic wearable suit is lightweight and programmable. It also has a discreet design.
This exosuit looks more like sports clothing than R2D2, yet it is equally programmable and carries out tasks on command; however, the exosuit is lightweight, flexible, virtually invisible to others, and individualizes itself for each patient.
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