Paralyzed rats regain mobility with a combination of robotics and chemical stimulation

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Researchers working at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology have successfully made use of electrical and chemical stimulation techniques to excite neurons in the lower spinal cord of previously paralyzed rats, enabling the subject rodents to walk and even run when suspended by a vest which provides balance and restricts movement to the hind legs only. .. Continue Reading Paralyzed rats regain mobility with a combination of robotics and chemical stimulation

Section: Research Watch

Tags: EPFL, Health, Mobility

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