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157. Exoskeleton To Help Parkinson’s Patients Walk

The Next Byte Podcast · 16 Jan 2024 · 21m

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Daniel and Forbode discuss a collaborative research project between Harvard and Boston University that developed a soft robotic exoskeleton to help Parkinson's patients overcome 'freezing of gait.' The device, which resembles a weightlifting belt, uses cables and sensors to detect gait anomalies and provide a physical 'nudge' to lift the leg, effectively eliminating indoor freezing. The hosts highlight the device's aesthetic design, which avoids the stigma of medical equipment, and its 'bottom-up' biomechanical approach that complements existing pharmacological and surgical treatments.

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