The robotic garment (above), worn around the hips and thighs, gives a gentle push to the hips as the leg swings, helping the patient achieve a longer stride. Credit: Walsh Biodesign Lab/Harvard SEAS ...

Adam Gorlitsky was on track to break his own record for the fastest marathon completed in a robotic walking device. Gorlitsky, who was paralyzed in a car crash 17 years ago, made it through 15.5 miles ...