Scientists say they have developed a "smart" robotic harness that might make it easier for people to learn to walk again after a stroke or spinal cord injury.
The harness, the researchers said, can be fine-tuned to individual patients to help them find a more natural walking pattern as they go through rehabilitation.
In early tests with 26 patients recovering from a spinal cord injury or stroke, the technology looked promising, according to a new report.
In general, the study found, the system allowed patients to move with a more natural gait, and better balance and coordination.
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The researchers also saw immediate effects among five spinal cord injury patients. Right after an hour of training with the harness, the patients were able to move more easily using their usual assist devices, such as crutches or a walker.
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