The institute has partnered with ReWalk Robotics – the biggest name in powered exoskeletons - for the ambitious project.

The team members studied the biomechanics of how we walk, in an effort to understand what makes it such an efficient process. The exosuit they created isn't a fully powered piece of kit, but is instead designed to provide relatively small levels of assistance to those with physical disabilities.

According to the researchers, the suit is the first of its kind. It's the result of extensive prototyping, with the development of the wearable robot forcing the team to create new flexible power systems, and functional textiles.

The end result is an exosuit that could provide effective assistance for those having suffered a stroke, or with conditions such as multiple sclerosis. More broadly, its creators feel that it could also be helpful for helping elderly patients become more mobile.