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Here Is The World’s First Exoskeleton For Children
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5 years ago

Here Is The World’s First Exoskeleton For Children

Rae Johnston

An exoskeleton has been developed specifically for children with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic condition that affects the the motor neurons which control muscle movement, and enabling them to walk for up to five hours — in some cases for the first time. There are also plans for it to…

This Is The Future Of Heavy Work, And It Looks Awesome
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6 years ago

This Is The Future Of Heavy Work, And It Looks Awesome

Attila Nagy

Always fancied riveting one-handed like a super-hero factory worker, some kind of 21st century John Henry? No problem! Lockheed Martin’s Fortis exoskeleton — introduced in 2014 — allows any worker to handle heavy hand tools while standing or kneeling. And it looks like the future.

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