Robots Help Kids Improve Motor Skills

Anna Good’s cerebral palsy makes walking a challenge. But robot-assisted walks at Riley Hospital for Children’s new Robotic Rehabilitation Center could improve the 6-year-old’s balance and gait. Decked out in pink, Anna wore a determined-looking smile Wednesday as the whirling arms of the robot turned her legs in a walking motion. The therapy is intended to help her form the connections between her legs and mind that could help her walk better.