Wearable robot tackles Parkinson’s symptoms to aid walking and restore independence; Quoting Terry Ellis
(1/8/24, Institution of Mechanical Engineers)
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The symptom is treated with a range of pharmacological, surgical and behavioural therapies – “none of which are particularly effective”, the researchers said. Their work demonstrates the potential of soft robotics to treat the frustrating and potentially dangerous symptom instead. It could allow people living with the disease to regain not only their mobility but their independence, they said.