ReWalk Robotics has successfully demonstrated a proof-of-concept, next-generation exoskeleton.
 
The company said it was able to integrate advanced sensing technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to allow autonomous decision-making in it’s latest exoskeleton prototype. The milestone was reached as part of the Israel Innovation Authority’s MAGNET incentive program, the Human Robot Interaction Consortium (the HRI Consortium).
 
With top researchers in the fields of robotics, behavioral sciences, and human-computer interaction, the research aims to broaden adoption by making use of exoskeletons easier, more natural, and more broadly accepted.
 
“We have successfully demonstrated that by combining advanced sensor technology and artificial intelligence, the ReWalk Exoskeleton can detect and react to changes in terrain, leading to a potentially new generation of smart exoskeletons,” ReWalk’s VP of R&D David Hexner told the press. “We continue to advance our design objectives for the next generation of exoskeletons by making them easier and safer to use, reducing the cognitive load on the user, and broadening the use case to more activities of everyday life.”
 
“With today’s announcement, ReWalk continues its tradition of innovation in the design and practical use of exoskeletons for individuals living with spinal cord injury,” added Larry Jasinski, CEO of ReWalk. “As our recent success with Medicare continues to broaden coverage for exoskeletons, ReWalk is committed to making exoskeletons more accessible and easier to use with each generation. We are excited to fully incorporate these advancements into future ReWalk exoskeletons.”