Robotic 'Exoskeleton' Prevents Elderly Falls
From: ECN - 05/11/2017

Scientists unveiled a lightweight, robotic, outer "skeleton" Thursday that
can detect when someone loses their balance, correct their gait, and prevent
their fall.

Designed to limit stumbles among the elderly, the device has sensors that can
discern in real time when a limb starts to buckle or flail, and lightweight
motors which exert instant force on both legs to restore balance.

Read the entire article at:
https://www.ecnmag.com/news/2017/05/robotic-exoskeleton-prevents-elderly-falls-study
https://www.mdtmag.com/news/2017/05/robotic-exoskeleton-prevents-elderly-falls-study

Links:
Smart Robotic Exoskeleton Predicts & Prevents the Elderly from Falling (with video 2:04)
http://www.techbriefs.tv/video/Smart-Robotic-Exoskeleton-Predi%3bMachinery-Automation

An ecologically-controlled exoskeleton can improve balance recovery after
  slippage
https://www.nature.com/articles/srep46721

Active Pelvis Orthosis – exoskeleton improves balance (video 2:12)
https://youtu.be/tgOJ23mIVQk