A woman who is paralysed from the chest down is helping scientists in York develop a robot so people with mobility issues can receive breast screening.
Jane Hudson, 53, from Harrogate, was unable to get an accurate mammogram because she could not get into the right position for the X-ray machine. She was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months later.
Scientists at the University of York have now started working on a prototype robotic arm system which will support the patient’s upper body weight.
Ms Hudson said: “I’ve faced many difficulties and challenges in the wheelchair and you do sometimes feel like you don’t get listened to, so for something positive to come out of this is great.”
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