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is also currently the only exoskeleton that can climb stairs , which means we could use it for stair races .
How can the public support your business ?
People can donate , buy an I GOT LEGS t-shirt or learn more at our website : www . igotlegs . org . You can also visit our Facebook , Instagram and TikTok pages at : i _ got _ legs
How do you envision your company ' s future and its role in continuing to improve the lives of people with disabilities ?
I envision I GOT LEGS leading the way in revolutionizing adaptive sports with exoskeleton technology and using this incredible technology to help more people within the paralysis community obtain a better quality of life .
My goal is to eventually be able to walk a marathon as fast as an able-bodied person , so I can also see us becoming more active in the research and development of a new exoskeleton , and eventually getting involved with more advanced forms of paralysis research such as neuromodulation , stem cells , etc .
What can we expect from you and the company in the next year ?
I will be attempting to break my Guinness World Marathon Record later this year at the Kiawah Island Marathon near my hometown of Charleston , South Carolina . I GOT LEGS is organizing an exoskeleton race in April 2024 , at Clemson University . We might have a new exoskeleton prototype developed by then too .
What message would you like to share about the importance of inclusivity and the power of technology to unite people ?
From a physical standpoint , my spinal cord injury / disability might distinguish me from others , but it doesn ’ t define who I am — so my message to the world is that inclusivity and technology empower us to become the best versions of ourselves and redefine what ’ s possible .
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