An AI-powered medical exoskeleton has been developed in Kazakhstan. The device, created by scientists at Nazarbayev University, is designed for the rehabilitation of patients after a stroke and those with musculoskeletal disorders. The development is already fully ready for clinical use. It is the first medical equipment of this kind to be officially registered in the country. The device combines a treadmill, a suspension system, and a robotic frame equipped with motors and sensors. This complex helps patients relearn how to walk, while specialists monitor their rehabilitation progress. AI algorithms analyze movements in real time, adapting the level of support and assistance force for each joint individually, imitating the natural function of muscles. The exoskeleton is expected to cost several times less than foreign-made alternatives.
«This is probably one of the first developments that
will actually be used in real clinical settings, and not only at the Children’s
Rehabilitation Center. It is one of the pilot projects that can be developed
and installed there. It may also be introduced at the Center for Traumatology, Orthopedics,
at the National Center, as well as in other institutions, possibly even private
clinics. We are open to cooperation with various centers, including those
abroad,» noted Aibek Niyetkaliyev, Assistant Professor at the Robotics Department,
Nazarbayev University.
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