"Dad, you're a robotic engineer, why don't you make a robot that would allow us to walk?" This is what Oscar Constanza told his father, Jean-Louis Constanza, and he didn't get disappointed. This year, he is able to use one.
Image Credit: REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Image Credit: REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
The exoskeleton is fastened to his shoulders, chest, waist, knees, and feet. By saying, "Robot, stand up," the exoskeleton lifts him up and he can start walking. According to Oscar, having this robot makes him feel independent.
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This is just the start. A few years from now, there will be fewer wheelchairs, as various companies compete to make lightweight and accessible exoskeletons available to the public.
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Image Credit: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
Image Credit: REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
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