Lower limb exoskeleton robot helps people with reduced mobility walk｜Taiwan News

Bilingual text here: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2025C23W0CEA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description 雙語文字版: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2025C23W0CEA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description Our official website: ➔ https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/ Follow us on Facebook: ➔ https://www.facebook.com/ftvformosanews X (Twitter): ➔ https://x.com/FTV_Taiwan_News Wistron Medical Technology and Taipei 101 have jointly donated a lower limb exoskeleton robot worth NT$3 million to Keelung hospital to help with the rehabilitation of stroke patients, along with other people with mobility impairments. The results have been impressive. Mr. Lin in his 50s has been suffering the effects of a stroke for nine years. This technology has helped him regain his ability to move significantly. With support from others, he starts walking, with the assistance of this machine. Mr. Lin, in his 50s, had a stroke nine years ago. He had usually relied on the likes of walking frames to walk. Now, after using this lower limb exoskeleton robot for a month and a half and training, his life has changed significantly. Mr. Lin Patient First, my muscles have improved a lot. Second, I’ve improved a lot in climbing stairs. I can walk using my natural strength now. After 12 sessions, twice a week for one hour each time, and with enhanced training in sitting, standing, half squats and walking, Mr. Lin showed improvement in his balance, walking, and climbing up and down stairs. This exoskeleton, valued at NT$3 million, was donated to Keelung Hospital by Wistron Medical Technology and Taipei 101. It is a boon for patients with reduced mobility. Huang Chun-tung Wistron Medical Technology Our original hope was to enable those in need, whether it’s due to degeneration, disease or simply aging, to regain their mobility. Chiu Pei-lin Deputy Keelung mayor For most spinal patients and stroke patients, the most important thing about this machine is rehabilitation. After using it, he said tha