The Next Byte

157. Exoskeleton To Help Parkinson’s Patients Walk

Episode Summary

In this episode, we talk about how a soft robotic exoskeleton from Harvard and Boston University is allowing patients suffering from Parkinson’s Disease to get their independence back by being able to walk safely without extra assistance.

Episode Notes

(3:55) - Soft robotic, wearable device improves walking for individual with Parkinson's disease

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