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·April 30, 2025·5 min read

Next-Gen Soft Exoskeleton Boosts Mobility for Kids With Cerebral Palsy

Researchers have developed the MyoStep, a next-generation soft exoskeleton designed to help children with cerebral palsy walk more easily and safely. Combining artificial muscles, smart fabrics, and wireless sensor networks, the MyoStep offers a lightweight and adaptable alternative to bulky traditional exoskeletons.

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·June 13, 2024·5 min read

AI-Trained Exoskeletons Improve Movement and Save Energy

A new study details how AI and computer simulations train robotic exoskeletons to help users conserve energy while walking, running, and climbing stairs. This method eliminates the need for lengthy human-involved experiments and can be applied to various assistive devices.

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·July 21, 2021·4 min read

Exoskeletons Have a Problem: They Can Strain the Brain

Exoskeleton devices used to help alleviate stress to the lower back may compete with neural resources, canceling out the benefits of wearing them.

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·May 29, 2021·4 min read

Exoskeleton-Assisted Walking May Improve Bowel Function in People With Spinal Cord Injury

Exoskeletons that help those with spinal cord injuries to walk may help to improve bowel function.

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·May 27, 2017·7 min read

Mind Controlled Device Helps Stroke Patients Retrain Brain to Move Paralyzed Hands

Researchers use BCI and exoskeleton technology to allow people with paralyzed hands following stroke to regain movement and control of their limb.

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·September 22, 2016·5 min read

Brain to Robot: “Move, Please”

Researchers have developed a new robotic exoskeleton system that uses the power of thought control to help move a person's hand.

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·May 17, 2016·5 min read

Super Suits: Combating Developmental Delays With Fashionable Exoskeletons

Researchers have created a Super Suit exoskeleton that can help provide mobility to children with motor-developmental delays.

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·February 8, 2016·6 min read

New Device Could Help Get Paralyzed People Back on Their Feet

A new stent-based electrode BMI could help restore some movement to people with paralysis without the need for open brain surgery.

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·September 23, 2015·5 min read

Ability to Walk Restored for Man Paralyzed for Five Years

Researchers use direct brain control to allow a man paralyzed for five years to walk again.

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·September 18, 2015·3 min read

Customized Exoskeleton Allows Former Soldier with TBI to Walk Again

Researchers create a customized exoskeleton that has enabled a former soldier with traumatic brain injury to walk again.

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·September 13, 2015·4 min read

Are We Wired to Be Lazy?

A new study reports our nervous systems are adept at altering the way we move so we expend the least amount of energy possible.

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·August 18, 2015·3 min read

Controlling an Exoskeleton with a Brain Computer Interface

Researchers have developed a brain machine interface which can control a lower limb exoskeleton.

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