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Paraplegic sportsman walks again with aid of robotic exoskeleton

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Paraplegic sportsman walks again with aid of robotic exoskeleton

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/paraplegic-sportsman-walk-robotic-exoskeleton-hyundai-jun-beom-park-a9300201.html


--- Quote ---A paraplegic sportsman has been able to walk for the first time in more than 10 years thanks to the aid of a robotic exoskeleton.

Jun-beom Park was paralysed in 2008 after being involved in an accident on the way to a school exam.

He damaged his thoracic vertebrae and suffered from depression as a result of the incident, isolating himself from his friends and family for a year.

Now, 11 years after sustaining the injury, an exoskeleton suit developed by Hyundai Motors Robotics Lab has enabled Mr Park to walk again.
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