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Human Augmentation · Recorded milestone

Walking exoskeleton

Recorded year2014

ReWalk becomes the first exoskeleton cleared for personal use.

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Built on

Stored-program computerRecorded · 1948requires
MicroprocessorRecorded · 1971requires
Lithium-ion batteryRecorded · 1991enables
MEMS sensorsRecorded · 1993enables

Led to

Bionic gamesRecorded · 2016enables
Exoskeleton vests at workRecorded · 2017enables
Powered exosuitsRecorded · 2024enables
Spinal stimulation restores movementForecast · ~2027enables
Full-body strength exoskeletonsForecast · ~2032enables
Robotic mobility for allForecast · ~2040enables

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.