Learning how to walk with an exoskeleton | DW Documentary

Anouk Schmitt has two paralyzed legs and is confined to a wheelchair. But she may learn how to walk again with a walking robot. Her dream is to stand before her partner Lukas at eyelevel.

Anouk Schmitt is only 24 years old. But a serious illness paralyzed both her legs and confined her to a wheelchair. An exoskeleton could help her regain some independence. Her doctors agree the walking robot could even contribute to slowing muscle loss and stabilizing her circulation. But an exoskeleton is expensive, and only a handful of insurance agencies cover the costs. Anouk Schmitt is fighting for her dream of walking. On Your Own Two Feet - Walking with an Exoskeleton A Report by Florian Nusch.
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[adoraofagottinetofagotti]

I think the government should provide the exoskeleton for wheelchair users, but I also think that the private sector could use and develop less expensive and more accessible technologies. The government could be encouraging companies and independent professionals, for example, to use plastic injection printers and other technologies already on the market to help build the exoskeleton and make it more accessible to people.

[pedroaramburu]

How can I get in touch with this company ?

[mikedonnarumma]

isnt that a better way to see money spent, rather than drones and wmd's, military ego,

[tinacollins]

Hi I’m in a wheel chair to please how much are the back skeleton please reply Thankyou exo skeleton

[Calves]

No, only if the motor could be whisper quiet. Does it always have to have you walk that slow?

[mjagadishmuddanna]

Sir I am physically handicapped M Jagadish age 44 India Bangalore I am suffering from polio attack from by birth can you possible to apply to robomatic legs to work it possible to me both legs also 100% not working it possible walk please message me

[davisholman]

If I had the money it would take - I would approve these devices for every paralyzed person willing to do the work to use an exoskeleton.🤑

[lazsatori]

Please take special note: this is what vaccinations can do to you. Every shot is some degree of toxicity.
Anouk was poisoned by a hepatitis vaccination and lost the use of her legs...
In regards to "walking" when paralyzed... to me it makes more sense to position someone on a Segway-NineBot. They can be vertical with the self balancing technology, mobile and control with their hands. Much simpler and already in existence.

[hankeat]

The noise of the exoskeleton is annoying. Moreover, beside walking they still cannot do any other things, as they still have to use crutches.