Tianjin University and Tianjin People's Hospital Saturday unveiled a robot that is controlled by thought and can help those requiring physical therapy rehabilitate faster, the People's Daily reported Saturday.

The photo, taken on June 14, 2014, shows a patient, surnamed Dong, uses the robot to help her physical rehabilitation treatment. [Photo: Xinhua]

A patient is attached to the robot and gives the apparatus orders to move, stand, and conduct a series of other motions with a thought. The robot is meant to facilitate a speedier recovery time by assisting in a patient's physical therapy.

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