Spinal Injury Exoskeleton Demonstration Video

Video Details: When she was 19 years old, Tamara Mena suffered a debilitating spinal injury that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Today she is working as an exoskeleton "test pilot" at Ekso Bionics, putting this new technology through its paces. Someday exoskeletons like the one she is testing may give paraplegics the ability to stand up and walk. A powered exoskeleton, also known as powered armor, or exoframe, is a powered mobile machine consisting primarily of an exoskeleton-like framework worn by a person and a power supply that supplies at least part of the activation-energy for limb movement. A wide medical market exists in the future of prosthetics to provide mobility assistance for aged and infirm people. Further information regarding Exoskeleton Robotic Legs Providing New Option for Wheelchair Users

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