Person: Yoshiyuki Sankai

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Robot strength to help quadriplegic reach peak

A JAPANESE quadriplegic plans to ascend the peak of a Swiss mountain by riding piggyback on a mountaineer who will get some extra muscle from a robot suit.

Tue, 04 Apr, 2006

Wheelchair-bound Japanese man looks to robot suit

A Japanese quadriplegic plans to ascend the peak of a Swiss mountain by riding piggyback on a mountaineer who will get some extra muscle from a robot suit.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2006

Japan robot can help disabled

JAPAN has taken a step into the science-fiction world with the release of a ‘robot suit’ that can help workers lift heavy loads or assist people with disabilities to climb stairs.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2005