On Thursday in New Zealand the first ever pair of robotic of legs, called REX (Robotic Exoskeleton) was revealed to the world. REX is a new prostheses aimed at making life for paraplegics easier and allowing them to walk. REX has been in secret development for the past 7 years and made its debut on July 15, 2010. I was amazed at REX and was so excited when I saw it online last night. We have been saying that Scilla would walk again and if it is buy the help of a robotic prostheses; so be it.
I called Scilla super excited last night and directed her to the website to view the video which I will post here. I can't wait for these to become available in the U.S.A! The first pair available in the U.S. is estimated to cost around a 150,000.00 and who knows how we will ever be able to afford a pair for her; but I figure if I sell my house I could afford to buy her a pair and still buy another home ( not sure the hubs would be up for that though..lol).
Here is the link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGw5DYngHTo
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