Wearable exoskeleton robot helps Beijing 2022 Paralympic torchbearer

STORY: Wearable exoskeleton robot helps Beijing 2022 Paralympic torchbearer DATELINE: March 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of the torchbearerwearable exoskeleton robotSOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO XINGANG, Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: During the torch relay for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, torchbearer Peng Yuanyuan managed to finish her task with the help of a wearable exoskeleton robot. The bionic arm was developed by Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences. It can help the torchbearer hold the torch steadily and make flexible movements. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO XINGANG, Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences "There are several advantages of this system. Firstly, its portability. The weight of the artificial limb is no more than 3 kg. Secondly, its flexibility, which enables Peng to control it flexibly through her mind. It's very convenient and fle