One small step - pioneering robot technology helps patients find their feet

Hospitals in Kent have become some of the first in the country to experiment with the use of bionic legs.

New research shows that so called 'exoskeletons' could improve the health of all manner of patients - including people who have suffered strokes or have multiple sclerosis.

In this exclusive report from the robotics lab at the University of Kent, we meet a man whose been paralysed for a year using the new legs for the first time.

Andy Dickenson hears from clinical specialist Karen Saunders, patient Steve Walker-Manuell, and consultant physician Dr Mohamed Sakel.