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Exoskeleton Allows Paraplegics to Walk, (1250L)
Comprehension questions – answers may be in phrases.
1. How much does the exoskeleton usually weigh?
2. Define “bionic” as used in the article.
3. How many motors power the exoskeleton? Where are they placed?
4. What two products, besides the exoskeleton, did DARPA fund?
5. In what year will a personal version of the exoskeleton be released?
7/8.RL.1,2,4,10
2. Answer each question in one or more complete sentences.
What activities would the exoskeleton allow paraplegics to participate in that they previously would not be
able to?
For what reason is this robot known as an exoskeleton?
Explain how the exoskeleton is powered.
7/8.RL 1, 2,4,10
Gannon, M., Exoskeleton allows paraplegics to walk, CNN News, March 13, 2013.

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