LEGS TO STAND ON
Those suffering from spinal cord injuries soon might be able to walk, stand, and take the stairs with the assistance of the ReWalk bionic suit, cleared this summer for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Worn by paraplegic Claire Lomas when she finished the 32nd Virgin London Marathon in 17 days, this first-of-its-kind robotic exoskeleton was developed by Argo Medical Technologies.