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If Kevin Piette ever had any dreams of making it to the Olympics, they likely ended when the young tennis player was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident more than a decade ago. This week, however, Piette walked through the streets of Paris while carrying the Olympic flame—thanks to a genuinely awesome robotic exoskeleton. The video pretty much tells the whole story, so please enjoy: According to the Olympics’ official website, the 36-year-old Piette is one of the first test “pilots” for these exoskeleton suits, which are currently being used for rehab but might soon be available for personal us…

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