Soft robotic, wearable device improves walking for individual with Parkinson’s disease (IMAGE)

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Soft robotic, wearable device improves walking for individual with Parkinson’s disease

Caption

The robotic garment (above), worn around the hips and thighs, gives a gentle push to the hips as the leg swings, helping the patient achieve a longer stride. 

 

 

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(Credit: Walsh Biodesign Lab/Harvard SEAS)

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