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Last update - 12:50 22/07/2008 VIDEO: Israeli-developed device allows paraplegics to walk again By Haaretz Service Tags: Israel, paraplegic aid  An Israeli company has developed a revolutionary quasi-robotic system that will enable wheelchair users to walk again. Argo Medical Technologies' wearable upright mobility system, or "exoskeleton," was specially designed for individuals with lower-limb disabilities, according to Los Angeles-based Israeli news Web site ISRAEL21c. Advertisement In a clip the company posted on the video-sharing Web site YouTube, a man described as having been confined to a wheelchair for over 20 years is shown walking, descending stairs and even driving a car. Dr. Amit Goffer PhD, founder and director of Argo, and ReWalk's developer, explained the project's goal to ISRAEL21c. "What we want to do is have the person wake up in the morning, put on clothes, put on the ReWalk, go to work and go throughout the day, wearing it," Goffer said. Related articles: New wave of pink slips strikes technology sector Startup dbMotion partners with Pittsburgh hospital What Israel has done for them lately Bookmark to del.icio.us   West Bank drought Palestinian Water Authority calls on Israel to rethink its water policies. Death of an artist Egyptian filmmaker's controversial work earned him international recognition.   1.   Good use of technology 18:19  |  Avrum 21/07/08   2.   It`s already been done...... 18:39  |  Clickfool 21/07/08   3.   Israel triumphs - again 19:05  |  Proud Israeli 21/07/08   4.   Clickfool 19:28  |  Avrum 21/07/08   5.   thank you Israelis 20:07  |  Paul 21/07/08   6.   Mr. cFOOL 20:16  |  Gil 21/07/08   7.   You stab`em, we slab`em 20:17  |  Jim 21/07/08   8.   Jim #6 The bruised toe 20:46  |  Free Gilad Shalit 21/07/08   9.   Congratulations! 20:47  |  dovale 21/07/08   10.   The Islamism fanaticism invented suicide bombers and Israeli 22:03  |  e.m.Jordan is Palest 21/07/08   11.   Deleted by moderator 22:13  |  Ben 21/07/08   12.   Deleted by moderator 22:13  |  Ben 21/07/08   13.   6: Rather, poor Jimbo... 22:50  |  David Teich 21/07/08   14.   Boycot Israel! Don`t use it. 00:01  |  MR 22/07/08   15.   Deleted by moderator 01:35  |  michhell 22/07/08   16.   Overcoming the restraints of the human body. Congratulations. 03:15  |  Maureen Ann 22/07/08   17.   CONGRATULATIONS Israel on a major breakthrough for humanity 03:28  |  PETER SM 22/07/08   18.   T best medical technology developed from conflict! 03:29  |  Avram 22/07/08   19.   Deleted by moderator 03:46  |  KJ 22/07/08   20.   # 8 Dovale Congratulations..As usual Our Brilliant thechnology 03:47  |  K 22/07/08   21.   # 8 Dovale also as you say:This is an addendum to the one I just 03:53  |  K 22/07/08   22.   walking device for paraplegics 07:32  |  Pnina Granirer 22/07/08   23.   go israel!!!!!!! 07:46  |  israel fan #1 22/07/08   24.   WELL done ISRAEL! Mazal Tov! plenty more talent 10:18  |  PETER SM 22/07/08   25.   Again!! 16:56  |  THK 22/07/08   26.   where is natalie durson and indaraya 17:07  |  fish 22/07/08   27.   It`s my girl-friend playing wife`s role :) 18:00  |  peterk 22/07/08   28.   Technology & Israel 22:32  |  Jack 22/07/08   29.   WALKING AGAIN 01:47  |  LAURIE FISHER 24/07/08   30.   Great Use of Good Technology 16:33  |  Shiara 28/07/08

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