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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.


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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.

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      2.   It`s already been done...... 18:39  |  Clickfool 21/07/08
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      17.   CONGRATULATIONS Israel on a major breakthrough for humanity 03:28  |  PETER SM 22/07/08
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