A breakthrough study is helping people walk again with the help of a high-tech robot.

This robot works like an exoskeleton, which has helped five people with multiple sclerosis who are part of a study at the Cleveland Clinic walk again.

Since MS is a disease of the central nervous system, it can make it difficult for people to walk or make a brain-body connection. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic say this robot supports the body like and outside skeleton.

The device is programmed to each person who uses it. Braces support the lower body and carry the user. Motors are triggered by sensors to lift the legs, helping someone to walk.

The idea is to reprogram the brain so that it can work better and create better walking ability that lingers even after it’s off.

Researchers say the preliminary study will help determine who may benefit from exoskeleton therapy. They hope to do a larger, more comprehensive trial in the future.