The University of Texas at Houston and the City University of New York have partnered to achieve an important goal. The two schools created a device to allow seniors the ability to stand. While losing the ability of motor functions is normal among the elderly, it is a large issue. The robotic device seeks to delay the issue. The device is a wearable machine, which functions as an exoskeleton. Fortunately, the design is much lighter than those on the market. This is crucial as a heavy product restricts the user's ability. The lighter the product, the easier it is to use. The school's ultimate goal is to expand beyond seniors. Their design could certainly be utilized by many others.

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