Researchers from Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Boston University have developed a soft, wearable robotic device to assist individuals with Parkinson's disease in walking without freezing. The device significantly reduces freezing of gait, a common symptom of the disease, and can improve walking and decrease falls. The technology has gained attention as one of the top 10 stories of 2023 in the Parkinson's community. The device, described as an 'exosuit' and 'robotic exoskeleton,' has been lauded for its potential to help Parkinson's patients walk again.
Researchers from @hseas and @BUSargent have developed a soft, wearable robot to help Parkinson’s patients walk without freezing. https://t.co/34gZuET6g6
A soft, wearable robot around hips and thighs averts freezing of gait in an individual with Parkinson’s disease. #NBThighlight https://t.co/w8SdTPl2vL
Harvard’s robotic exoskeleton can improve walking, decrease falls in people with Parkinson’s: https://t.co/wev6jOTyCk by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Harvard’s robotic exoskeleton can improve walking, decrease falls in people with Parkinson’s https://t.co/2eILKxH0B0
🔴 Watch: Parkinson’s patients walk again with wearable robotic suits https://t.co/kIdceNJWV2
A soft wearable robotic "exosuit" developed by researchers from @hseas and @BUSargent can improve walking for people with #Parkinson's by eliminating gait freezing, a common symptom of the disease. @NatureMedicine https://t.co/F1ILWc0sLO
A soft wearable #robotic device significantly reduces freezing of gait in a single individual with #Parkinson’s disease @walshharvard, @TerryEllisPT @Harvard, @hseas, @wyssinstitute https://t.co/pPG8lg1S1B
Soft robotic, wearable device improves walking for individual with #Parkinson'sDisease @hseas @NatureMedicine https://t.co/AiBgd4vXXG
A story on StartUp Health co @CalaHealth's wearable device for tremors was one of the top 10 stories of 2023 on @parkinsonstory. https://t.co/D9KevCCn1Q