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Mar 2021
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An Exoskeleton for the Elderly with Dr. ...

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The majority of elderly people face difficulties while walking because the muscular activity starts to deteriorate with aging. To make their life more comfortable, a group of students at the American University of Sharjah are currently working on a senior project to design an exoskeleton for the elderly provide them with support in their day to day activiti ... Show More
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