Bionic Women Completes Great North Run.
From 'Futurism' Website:
'Claire Lomas of
Leicestershire, England has just completed the Great North Run, the biggest half marathon in
the UK, despite being both paralyzed and 16 weeks pregnant.
Wearing a bionic
suit by ReWalk Robotics and assisted by her
husband Dan, Claire reached the finish line in 5 days. The course runs for
21 km (13.1 miles) from Newcastle to South Shields.
36-year-old Claire
was paralyzed after a horse riding accident 9 years ago. Prior to the incident,
she was a professional event rider. During an event, she was thrown from
her horse breaking her neck, cracking her ribs and back, and also
punctured a lung.
Like a fairy
godmother granting a wish, the ReWalk exoskeleton made moving again a reality
for Claire . Equipped with motion sensors, the suit makes it possible for
users to lift their own legs. The sensors are located on the
feet, the hips, and the upper body, giving the user control over movement.
Claire also used crutches to assist with keeping her balance.'
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