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Description: Exoskeletons have the potential to help people with disabilities in the future - using a combination of human and machine control. One of the most advanced exoskeletons for people with a spinal cord injury is operated in Dublin City University and tested out by Romina, who has used a wheelchair since she was 4. "It's important that we give wheelchair users an opportunity to stand out of their wheelchair and take steps on a regular basis," says physiotherapist Ronan Langan. "We know it will improve their quality of life and potentially their life expectancy." Subscribe to WIRED UK ► youtube.com/wireduk?sub_confirmation=1 Visit the WIRED website ► wired.co.uk Subscribe to WIRED Magazine ► wired.co.uk/subscribe Sign up for one or more of our WIRED newsletters: wired.co.uk/newsletters CONNECT WITH WIRED Facebook: facebook.com/wireduk Instagram: instagram.com/wireduk Twitter: twitter.com/wireduk LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wired-uk ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. How Exoskeleton Technology Can Transform Healthcare | The Future of Robotics | WIRED