The State Of Exoskeletons In 2022

Such depictions of exoskeletons – or wearable mechanical structures that attach to joints to assist and/or enhance strength and endurance for motion – have left the realm of science fiction and have become part of our reality. Exoskeletons’ assistance in healthcare Robotic assistants are no stranger in healthcare but while they are also robotic structures, exoskeletons provide a different type of assistance. This offers tremendous assistance to those with disabled limbs and rehabilitation is where exoskeletons initially made much progress in healthcare. California-based Ekso Bionics, is one such exoskeleton company that develops bionic suits to provide power to the upper and lower body of patients with spinal cord injury, stroke and acquired brain injuries