Paralysed teen to kick off World Cup with mind-controlled robotic suit

A paralysed teen will use a mind-controlled robotic suit to help stand, walk and make the opening kick in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Paralysed teen to kick off World Cup with mind-controlled robotic suit
Thu, 03 Apr, 2014 - 09:51

A paralysed teen will use a mind-controlled robotic suit to help stand, walk and make the opening kick in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

The suit is an exoskeleton prosthetic created by Duke University Neuroscience professor Dr Miguel Nicolelis.

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