What robotic device was finally available for therapy in just the last 10 years?
The exoskeleton. Although many attempts were made over the years, it wasn’t until ReWalk (now Lifeward) released its bionic exoskeletons that they were successfully used to enable paraplegics to stand upright, walk, and climb stairs. Source: www.wikipedia.com
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