NASA's work in robotic exoskeleton systems complements work done by other government agencies, such as the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency's Exoskeletons for Human Performance Augmentation Program.

ENGADGET: NASA and IHMC building X1 exoskeleton to give us a lift, keep us fit in space and on Earth

Looking like a robotic exoskeleton that wraps around your hand and forearm, XIO can be used to control a variety of games, from boxing titles to airplane shooters.

FORBES: Alternatives To Microsoft's Kinect And Sony's Move At E3

The Center efforts are focused within the Pediatric Engineering Research Laboratory (PERL) which includes the WREX (Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton) that allows children with weakness to move their arms in three-dimensional space in front of them, and the Cricket, a brace compliance sensor.

FORBES: Why This Little Two Year Old Girl Loves 3D Printed Magic Arms