AI milestones in 2010
2 documented milestones from 2010.
REX Robotic Exoskeleton Enables Independent Walking for Paraplegics
In July 2010, REX Bionics of New Zealand publicly demonstrated the REX robotic exoskeleton, a self-supporting powered lower-limb device allowing paraplegic users to stand, walk, turn and navigate stairs without crutches, marking an early commercial step in AI-assisted assistive mobility.
DeepMind Technologies Founded
Demis Hassabis, Shane Legg, and Mustafa Suleyman co-founded DeepMind Technologies in London in 2010, establishing an independent research laboratory with the stated goal of developing general-purpose artificial intelligence grounded in neuroscience.