Former Black Caps star Chris Cairns has been able to walk for the first time after suffering a life-threatening heart attack and paralysis in August last year.
Cairns posted a video on social media using a robotic dermoskeleton to help him take his first steps in almost six months as he continues his recovery.
"I've heard it said that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Today was one of those lucky days for me as I was able to trial the @keeogo," he said on Instagram.
"A lightweight robotic dermoskeleton, the Keeogo detects movement from the muscles in your legs and assists to power them forward."
"For the first time since my spinal stroke I was able to walk using the parallel bars in the gym. Still a little wobbly as I regain my muscle memory, but a great start. Super excited to work with my team @unicanberra hospital and @keeogo over the coming weeks to see how far I can push myself."
