Bionic Exoskeleton Helps Paralyzed Woman Complete Half Marathon

A paralyzed woman has accomplished an amazing feat: finishing a half marathon. With the help of a bionic suit, 36-year-old Claire Lomas was able to finish Sunday the Great North Run in England after just five days. Lomas has been paralyzed from her chest down since 2007 when she was in a horseback riding accident. Lomas was able to manage the feat by using a ReWalk robotic exoskeleton, which uses motion sensors to help her lift and move her legs along the route. The suit has lightweight braces that support the legs and motors that rotate the joints along the way.