Rehab robots at Northeastern

Tech Review takes a look at a robotic rehabilitation device developed by Northeastern’s Biomedical Mechatronics Laboratory. The NASA-inspired device — video here — is intended to help stroke victims regain muscle movement.

MIT spinout Myomo has developed similar technology, but ran into financial problems earlier this year. Earlier this year, MHT reported on similar technology being developed at MIT for people with cerebral palsy.

Posted by Brendan Lynch

Tags: Myomo, Northeastern

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