| Spinal Injuries Ireland patron Chris deBurgh meets Radi Kaiof as he demonstrates the ReWalk in the NRH. |
Argo Medical Technologies Ltd. situated in Northern Israel, has developed an exoskeleton device called The ReWalk offering an ambulation and rehabilitation alternative to wheelchair users, enabling people with severe walking impairments to stand, walk and even climb stairs.
The ReWalk device is a light wearable brace support suit that allows institutions to use it as a multi-user rehabilitation and training solution. At institutions, ReWalk can serve as a therapeutic and physical training device, used for intensive locomotion therapy.
The ReWalk featurs DC motors at the joints and a backpack with rechargeable batteries and an array of sensors and a computer-based control system
The device supports body weight up to 100Kg.
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ReWalk for personal use
ReWalk Exoskeleton is suitable for lower-limb mobility impaired adults who have functioning hands, arms and shoulders, as well as the ability to stand (healthy skeleton and cardio-vascular system).
As a personal device, the ReWalk can be used indoors and outdoors in almost any urban scenario. The device is not intended for sports or aggressive use.
The first ReWalk exoskeleton will be available to Rehabilitation centres in 2012.
Exoskeletons for individuals will be available sometime after the Rehabilitation model.
Cost: At present the estimated cost for the Rewalk available to Rehabilitation Centres is €100,000.
The estimate cost for the Personal version of the Rewalk is €50,000.
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