R16,365 exoskeleton deployed in rescue operation for the first time in South Africa

In a groundbreaking first for South Africa, a robotic exoskeleton was successfully deployed in a rescue operation on Saturday, assisting an exhausted hiker in descending Table Mountain. The exoskeleton, manufactured by Wilderness Search and Rescue, a company founded in Shanghai, China in 2021, marks a significant milestone in the country's emergency response capabilities. This innovative technology, which retails for $999 in other countries, was made available in South Africa through a local partner, a testament to the country's growing adoption of cutting-edge rescue solutions.