Exoskeleton Lets Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Walk

With this video shared by CSIC, learn all about the new exoskeleton designed to specifically give children who suffer from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) a chance to stand up and walk. It was unveiled in Spain.

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that affects mostly children. Read more about it here.

The Spanish National Research Council, in partnership with Marsi Bionics, created what they believe is the world’s first telescopic apparatus that can be used by children from age 3 to 14. The device offers a therapeutic effect and gives children a better quality of life.

Read more about this device that offers children the chance to walk for the first time. Click here. 

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