US EditionParalyzed college graduate crosses stage with help from robotic technology
- At 22 years old and paralyzed from the chest down, Jaiden Picot used a robotic exoskeleton to stand and walk during his Virginia Union University commencement ceremony held in May 2025.
- Picot’s paralysis followed a C4 spinal cord injury sustained last August when a truck hit him while he rode an e-scooter to work in Richmond, Virginia.
- He trained for nine months to use the exoskeleton, balancing rehabilitation with coursework, as he sought to graduate on time after missing a semester due to injury and COVID-19 disruptions.
- During the ceremony, Picot rose and shared with the audience that while challenges are inevitable, perseverance is essential, emphasizing the importance of continuing to move forward. He also expressed deep gratitude and joy.
- Picot’s achievement highlights advancements in wearable robotic technology enabling graduates with paralysis to participate fully and suggests ongoing possibilities for inclusion and recovery.
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Paralyzed college graduate crosses stage with help from robotic technology
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Nine months after a crash left him paralyzed from the chest down, Jaiden Picot walked across the graduation stage at Virginia Union University (VUU) thanks to his determination and a robotic exoskeleton. Picot, 22, suffered a C4 spinal cord injury in August 2024 after a truck hit him while he was riding an e-scooter to work. The injury left him unable to move his arms or legs, but on Saturday, May 10, he crossed the stage …
Richmond Times-Dispatch
NewsAdvance.comVirginia Union student walks at graduation months after being paralyzed
With the help of a wearable robotic exoskeleton, Jaiden Picot was able to walk during the Sydney Lewis School of Business commencement at Virginia Union University.
Paralyzed VUU graduate crossed stage with help from robotic technology
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Nine months after a crash left him paralyzed from the chest down, Jaiden Picot walked across the graduation stage at Virginia Union University (VUU) thanks to his determination and a robotic exoskeleton. Picot, 22, suffered a C4 spinal cord injury in August 2024 after a truck hit him while he was riding an e-scooter to work. The injury left him unable to move his arms or legs, but on Saturday, May 10, he crossed the stage …
Wired Editor Tries Out a Wearable Set of Four Exoskeletal Robotic Arms and a Third Thumb
Wired editor Amit Katwala traveled to different places around the world to meet with the brilliant people behind robotic limbs. In Japan, Katwala tested out a wearable set of four exoskeletal robotic arms that were created by Dr. Masahiko Inami and his team at The University of Tokyo. Dr. Inami explained that these arms were inspired by traditional Japanese puppetry and even used a wearable “puppet master” to control the arms. While Katwala foun…
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