Completely Paralyzed Man Walks In Robotic Exoskeleton

Zothecula writes: Working with a team of UCLA scientists, a man with protracted and complete paralysis has recovered sufficient voluntary control to take charge of a bionic exoskeleton and take many thousands of steps. Using a non-invasive spinal stimulation system that requires no surgery, this is claimed (abstract) to be the first time that a person with such a comprehensive disability has been able to actively and voluntarily walk with such a device.

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[Anonymous Coward]

Good. This is absolutely the type of research and technological progress we need in order to make the world a better place. Excellent job by the researchers, and to the patients who've endured this condition and not lost hope as well.

Re: What a patient

[binarylarry]

In 2016, Mark lost both arms in a freak robotic suit electrocution accident.

Scientists are working on on a tritium powered, eight limbed robotic exo skeleton and prerequisite inhibitor chip to help him overcome his latest disability.