Scientists develop robotic knee device for stoke victims
Scientists at Northeastern University have invented several robotic devices aimed at helping stroke victims restore function in their limbs, hands and other extremities. One of the technologies they developed is AKROD, a knee device that uses electrorheological fluid to apply a brake on the device.
MIT Technology Review
| 11/2009
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