SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 25, 2026Reddit

Chinese scientists develop wearable robot to help children with severe muscular atrophy regain muscle growth

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Chinese scientists at Beihang University created a 96-gram wearable knee robot that helps children with severe muscular atrophy rebuild muscle. Instead of moving limbs for them, it applies targeted resistance to reawaken dormant nerves. In clinical trials, six children who couldn't stand regained muscle growth and stood independently.

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