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Neck scan

Robotic implant could help children with rare disorder eat again

10 January 2018

The device lengthens the oesophagus so its two ends can be stitched back together, improving life for children with a birth defect called oesophageal atresia
Child using exoskeleton legs

Robot suit helps children with cerebral palsy to walk better

23 August 2017

Half of children with cerebral palsy lose the ability to walk by adulthood. A new exoskeleton may improve their walking more than corrective surgery

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