Walking device from Israel for wheelchair bound
 

This was interesting.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=424UCSN3Fjg

that was really cool looking.....

My left arm not working is why I went from walker to chair so it's out for me.

That is a dandy gizmo for those who can adapt and use it. Since weakness is a big part of MS, I don't think it's the answer for most of us, but I like it.:cool:

Could someone please describe this device and how it works??? My ancient webtv won't allow me to view youtube or any of those type places. How does it work? Thanks for taking the time! :)

Thanks for sharing, Aarcyn!
 

This looks amazing but wonder how expensive it will be after looking at this. This probably isn't exactly like the one on you tube, but looks like it works off the same principle maybe.
http://science.howstuffworks.com/exoskeleton.htm

Sally, I thought the same thing. Then I looked at this article. It made it sound like it gives you strength and appears to do all the work itself.

I don't really understand it. BUT WOW ..... LOOK AT THE PROGRESS WITH OUR MEDICAL/TECHNOLOGY FIELD. SO MUCH HOPE FOR THE FUTURE!!!

It won't do anything for your strength, it replaces the use of your uncontrollable muscles to move your legs with mechanics. It does seem to require good arm control. The cost estimate does seem quite a bit low, I would think over $100,000 is more like it.

Wow, that look wonderful. A lot better than that silly looking thing that Honda made as a 'mobilty assist device'. But expensive!!!!! I'm just glad I don't need it and hope I never will.

I thought it was very technologically advanced, moving forward both literally and figuratively.

I know it is for immobility from the waist down. I am sure the muscles must be atrophied so the structure much be very strong to hold the body in an upright position.

How wonderful it must have felt for the guy in the body suit! Just to be able to stand, to walk up stairs. Very empowering.