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Harvard’s robotic exoskeleton can improve walking, decrease falls in people with Parkinson’s (techcrunch.com)

submitted 10 months ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] roguetrick@kbin.social 12 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

It's a design that can reduce pressure injuries compared to a rigid exoskeleton, since it seems to operate with straps attached to powered reels instead of metal. Those anchor points, however, still will very likely cause pressure injuries if worn too long. I also don't think I would call something using fabric straps an "exoskeleton."

Also, the man's gait who's using the suit is still FAR from something I'd call steady. He'd still need a walker.

[–] leaskovski@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago

The guy was walking like John Wayne... Ready to bust into any bar and send the slap down in!