Robot suit helps stroke and spinal injury patients walk again – small study shows promise

This pilot study tested a wearable robotic exoskeleton called EksoNR in 5 people with stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebellar ataxia, or spastic paraplegia. The goal was to see if using the device for gait training in an outpatient setting is safe, tolerable, and feasible. Researchers measured changes in independence, balance, and mobility, but the study is too small to draw firm conclusions.