Rewalk Exoskeleton

Technology

ReWalk Robotics, located in Marlborough, MA, was founded in 2001 by Amit Goffer, an Israeli engineer. His personal experience inspired his invention after he was paralyzed in an ATV accident in 1997. ReWalk helps individuals with spinal cord injuries stand and walk. It is controlled by a computer and powered by motors at the hip and knee joints. The ReWalk is intended to provide users with increased mobility, independence, and improved quality of life.

ReWalk was the first exoskeleton to obtain FDA approval for commercialization. This makes it one of the most widespread and investigated. Its sales have reached the milestone of 500 units recently, making its adoption one of its unique features. Its design has set standards as for which are the most important features of an exoskeleton. It operates with a connected wristwatch that lets the user switch between several modes, including stair climbing. Its mechanical construction is made mostly of CNC machined parts, adjusted in length to each user at the first training session. [1]

Who can use it

The exoskeleton is used by rehabilitation professionals in a clinical setting for recovery from Spinal Cord Injury, as well as for individuals in their home setting. It’s possible to use for Persons with Para- as well as Quadriplegia - Hands and shoulders can help to support by using crutches or a walker.

Where to use it

Can be purchased as an Individual

Can be used in a lot of Rehacenters, most in the US

Useful links

ReWalk Robotics - More Than Walking

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Citation Source Information

[1] Tristan, Vouga. PhD Thesis ,LEAN SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATION TO LOWER-LIMB EXOSKELETONS. 2019

[2] ReeWalk, 2023. https://rewalk.com/