Bionic exoskeleton helps children with disabilities walk again

A bionic exoskeleton has been developed to help children with disabilities walk again.

Atlas 2030, created by Marsi Bionics, is a pediatric gait exoskeleton which aims to help kids with neuromuscular diseases such as paraplegia, cerebral palsy, muscular atrophy.

The first ever rehabilitation device for children with disabilities, it has a motor unit, elastic technology, and sensors for brain signals.

"The exoskeleton is attached to his legs, his trunk, his body and replaces those muscles the child uses when trying to move," said Elena Garcia Armada, the founder and CEO of Marsi Bionics.

"The exoskeleton detects that effort and gives him the strength he needs to move," she added.

The exoskeleton can be used instead of a wheelchair to give children the freedom and move and play.

—MGP, GMA News