Exoskeletons are transforming lives
Exoskeletons could be one of the most important tech breakthroughs of the 21st century. Here's why.
Learn more about exoskeletons other than seeing them in movies
An exoskeleton is a wearable, robotic suit that augments one's own strength, endurance, support and mobility. For many, an external power suit isn’t a product — it’s a second chance. Practical applications for an exosuit have been researched for use in military medical and industrial capacities. In the medical field, they have become an especially powerful rehab tool — especially for stroke survivors and victims of spinal paralysis.
Bit of adjustment
“I had a spinal cord injury in Connecticut, where I lived at the time, and where I did my inpatient rehab was about twenty-five minutes from my house. And it just so happened that they had an exoskeleton from ekso bionics. And, you know, two weeks into my inpatient rehab, when your world is crumbling before you and you have this accident at 20 years old and you just don't know what to do. Two months later, I'm in this device that is standing me up and I'm walking, not only walking, but excelling, walking in a natural gait pattern, walking almost to the point of what I was doing before my accident and the smile on your face is just ear to ear. You got your parents in the corner crying tears of joy because they never thought their child would get to this point,” Shane Mosko - Program Development Manager - Ekso Bionics tells Brut.
Unparalleled hope
According to GE, the earliest exoskeleton-like device was invented in Russia in 1890. In the 1960s, the U.S. military began seriously experimenting with power armor. In 2017, the market for wearable exoskeletons was $127.4 million — in 10 years, it is expected to reach $5.4 billion based on data from BIS Research. The lowest market price for a personal exosuit in 2019 was just above $1,000. so many individuals must suits sponsored by an organization or program like Kessler Foundation. Mosko says the future of exoskeletons could radically impact human life.
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62 comments
Bella P.
02/29/2020 19:52OMGi sooowant1
Darlene M.
02/28/2020 18:34Awesome
Robert M.
02/28/2020 06:21I consider this a wonderful advancement !!!
Willie T.
02/28/2020 02:16GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF THESE PEOPLE
Raw B.
02/25/2020 08:19This**
Mike M.
02/24/2020 05:03I think of crabs and lobsters...
Mehrdad T.
02/23/2020 03:11ISREAL IS THE FIRST MAKER
Paul W.
02/21/2020 03:12Im so sure I can afford it ...Pffffft thanks but no thanks rather not walk and be able to live my life without having to pay you my savings to survive...
Connor B.
02/19/2020 22:55lmfao make it affordable or STFU
Barbara S.
02/18/2020 21:53Love n hugs! Keep strong
Andrew J.
02/18/2020 18:23Science doesn't tell you that you should be paralyzed. Scientists tells you that you are paralyzed. But it also tells you maybe we can fix that. ❤
Mandi S.
02/18/2020 03:35and Will you be at the in NJ/NYC?
Robin S.
02/17/2020 15:33What an incredible blessing
Lateesha A.
02/15/2020 00:25this what we need
Syntia L.
02/13/2020 21:17How much
Phyllis J.
02/11/2020 15:01I cannot imagine $1000. Kessler just helped me get measured for a lightweight manual wheelchair that cost over $7000 (after insurance, $850). Wonderful invention, but likely NOT for the average income person.
Marcus M.
02/08/2020 12:11I hear Stem cells can have the same effect
Nancy T.
02/05/2020 22:37t
Ricky G.
02/04/2020 16:54I need that foreal 😁
Oliver P.
02/04/2020 15:45Truly amazing