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Chole — Leo Gallery 2015 learn to live her life in a wheelchair and whenever she tried to push back , it was felt that she was not accepting her injury . “ I was told that they didn ’ t want to give me too much hope but I don ' t know anybody who ' s ever overdosed on too much hope . Hope gives you energy and inspiration . I have learned to accept my life . I know how to use my wheelchair . I ' m back in my work life . I drive a car ; I can travel independently . I ' ve accepted and adapted to all of these things . But it ' s not enough for me ” Chloë said . Knowing that there ' s something better that could be built to change the lives of wheelchair users is worth the pursuit and she believes the future of exoskeleton technology looks bright .
Chloë envisions that wearable robotics will become the norm , benefitting both those with mobility challenges and those seeking assistance with physically demanding tasks .
Chloe at the 2015 Leo Awards
" I look forward to the day and I ' m planning it already , where I will have a runway show and all of the models will be wearing exoskeletons . I am confident that this technology is coming and it ' s not very far away . I want them to have hope and be inspired to stay fit and active because we ' re all going to be up and walking again , one day . I am telling you this technology is coming ." ~ Chloë Angus
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