Walking across stage

Berkeley Bionics CEO Eythor Bender said the company wanted to create a low-profile, lightweight aid that moves quietly and with a natural gait and speed.

The eLegs robotic frame is controlled through standard crutches outfitted with sensors and a gesture-based human-machine interface. Move the right crutch forward, and the left leg takes a step, propelling the patient forward in smooth, natural-stepping motions.