X1: Exoskeletal Robot is Pure Awesomeness

X1 was initially designed as a human assist device to allow persons with paraplegia to walk again.

"When you read about robotics and human assistance devices, the inception-to-commercial-reality arrow usually points from military or space-based research back to civilian applications, say in the health industry. Infrared ear thermometers? Thank stars. Artificial hearts? Rocket-engine turbo-pumps. Scratch-resistent lenses? Astronaut helmet visors..."

Read more: http://techland.time.com/2012/10/15/meet-x1-the-exoskeletal-robot-suit-that-could-make-astronauts-super-strong/#ixzz29Us8xjqG