When we talk about a ‘Magic Carpet’, most of us would think about some scene in the Arabian desert, where there is this streetwise kid who goes by the moniker Aladdin performing close escapes from the palace guards while managing to capture the most valuable jewel in the kingdom – that of the Sultan’s daughter’s heart. Well, this self-proclaimed magic carpet is far removed from such lofty imaginations, but it is no less a wonder, thanks to the efforts of the folks over at the Polytechnic University who concocted this device. Basically, the Magic Carpet device will give children with leg disabilities the opportunity to be able to experience moving about independently, giving them the chance to practice at the same time. (more…)
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