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Paralyzed Woman Walks Again After 12 Years Using Robot Exoskeleton
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News18•13-10-2026, 18:30
Paralyzed Woman Walks Again After 12 Years Using Robot Exoskeleton
- •Jessica Tawil, who has lived with paralysis since a 2014 car accident, experienced standing and walking for the first time in years using a robotic device.
- •A viral video captures Tawil excitedly exclaiming 'Oh my God!' as the wearable robotic exoskeleton named Eve supports her body.
- •Eve is a mechanical support device designed to help people with mobility challenges practice standing and taking assisted steps.
- •The technology provides mechanical assistance for upright movement, though it does not reverse paralysis or allow for independent walking.
- •Tawil shared that the robotic device received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration in August 2026.
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Jessica Tawil has lived with paralysis since 2014 following a car accident when she was 16 years old. The accident resulted in a spinal cord injury causing T6 paraplegia, which affects movement and sensation below the injury level.
Eve is a wearable robotic exoskeleton designed to provide mechanical support that helps people with mobility challenges stand and take assisted steps. While it allows users to experience upright movement, its use does not mean the individual has recovered from paralysis or can walk independently.
The Eve robotic device received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2026. This development brought further attention to the technology's role in supporting people with mobility challenges.
