When rehab and surgery and wheelchairs and walkers aren’t enough, why not let a robot maneuver you around?
A research team at Sogang University recently developed a robot that helps disabled people and the elderly who have trouble with mobility. A person is attached to the robot’s metallic arms at the waist, and the machine slowly leads the person, step by step. The robotic arms also support the person when he or she is sitting down.
It’s hoped that, in addition to restoring mobility, future versions of this product may restore dignity — but researchers are unsure how this can be accomplished.
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