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- Researchers led by associate professor Feng Yanggang of Beihang University tested a 96-gram knee-worn robot that delivers precise adaptive resistance on six children with severe muscular atrophy.
- The trial showed the six children regained muscle growth and began to stand independently.
- The research findings were published on May 20 in the journal Nature.
- CCTV and Global Times reported the wearable rehabilitation robot and noted its potential for spinal muscular atrophy patients.
