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Japanese investment boosts ReWalk

Posted on October 6, 2013

Japan-based robotics manufacturer Yaskawa Electric Corporation has invested in and formed a strategic partnership with Israel’s Argo Medical Technologies. Argo manufactures the ReWalk exoskeleton that enables paraplegics to walk. The investment will aid R&D to streamline manufacture. http://medcitynews.com/2013/09/wearable-rewalk-device-finds-investor-strategic-partner-japanese-robotics-firm/

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Claire and ReWalk complete the London Marathon

Posted on May 13, 2012

Paralysed Claire Lomas finally crossed the finish line of the London Marathon after 16 days. Her Israeli exoskeleton didn’t let her down. Please tell everyone where it was made, as the British TV channel ITV somehow “forgot” to mention it. … Continue reading →

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How ReWalk works

Posted on October 30, 2011

Dr Amit Goffer invented the amazing Israeli exoskeleton that allows paraplegics to walk upright. He explains how the device works at Israel’s Technion, where he and his team studied science. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GUZG1mjQ6I&feature=youtu.be

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Exits, takeovers & mergers to 20/8/23

Posted on August 20, 2023

General Motors has acquired Israel’s ORGOLiON (now renamed AIONZ). Israeli energy conglomerate Delek Group is buying control of Israeli citrus fruit supplier and real estate investor Mehadrin Ltd. in a deal worth NIS 249 million. Israel’s ReWalk bought US-based AlterG … Continue reading →

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Where are they now?

Posted on January 9, 2022

This article explains what happened to Israeli startups Argo (Rewalk), Better Place, Brainsway, CartiHeal, Cupron, IceCure, Insightec, Kamada, MediWound, Moovit, Paulee, Powermat, Pythagoras Solar, Seambiotic, Urban Aeronautics and more. Even some of the failures have happy endings. https://www.israel21c.org/where-are-they-now-the-startups-that-succeeded-or-failed-over-the-last-20-years/

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US approval for latest exoskeleton

Posted on June 7, 2020

Israel’s ReWalk Robotics received FDA clearance of its Exoskeleton Personal 6.0 https://investorplace.com/2020/06/rewalk-robotics-news-boosts-rwlk-stock/

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A decade of Israeli innovation

Posted on January 12, 2020

One of many articles highlighting the major technologies and inventions of the past 10 years. Waze, Moovit, Watergen, MarginProbe, Iron Dome, ReWalk, OrCam, 3D-printed heart, NanoGhost, DayTwo and SpaceIL’s Beresheet.  All featured previously in this newsletter (see here). https://www.timesofisrael.com/celebrating-a-decade-of-life-changing-israeli-inventions/

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US approval for soft Exo-suit

Posted on June 10, 2019

Last week (see here) ReWalk’s soft exoskeleton received European (CE) approval.  This week, the US FDA approved the Israeli innovation. Things are “looking up” for stroke victims. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fda-issues-clearance-for-the-restore-exo-suit-the-first-soft-robotic-system-for-stroke-therapy-300861824.html

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EU approval for soft Exo-suit

Posted on June 2, 2019

I reported previously (see here) about the ReStore Exo-Suit from Israel’s ReWalk Robotics that helps stroke victim recover their mobility. ReStore has just received the CE mark, allowing ReWalk to market the device to rehabilitation clinics in the European Union. … Continue reading →

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Quadriplegic bridegroom stands at his wedding

Posted on November 25, 2018

I reported previously (Dec 2015) about a paraplegic bridegroom who walked down the isle in an Israeli ReWalk exoskeleton. Now a quadriplegic Israeli, Adir, was able to stand next to his bride, Liat, thanks to ReWalk’s latest “UPnRIDE” mobility solution. … Continue reading →

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