<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A team from the Biomechatronic Lab at Northern Arizona University has developed OpenExo, the world's first comprehensive open-source exoskeleton framework.</li><li>OpenExo provides all the instructions, code, and design files needed to build a working exoskeleton, aiming to lower the barriers to entry in exoskeleton research.</li><li>The high cost of medically-required exoskeletons remains a hurdle to widespread adoption, with OpenExo potentially catalyzing innovation in university labs, rehabilitation centers, and low-resource settings.</li><li>The Biomechatronic Lab at NAU hopes that OpenExo will lead to advancements in robot-aided rehabilitation and mobility augmentation, making a positive impact on individuals living with physical disabilities.</li></ul>

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