While this father is the face of the recent viral trend, the Upsee exists because of another parent’s determination. The device was invented by Debby Elnatan, a mother whose son, Rotem, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Unable to find a way to help her son walk without putting immense physical strain on her own back and body, Debby decided to build her own solution. She developed the prototype—a harness linked to rubber shoes—in her home. Today, her invention is being used by thousands of families worldwide to provide children with a vertical view of the world they never thought they’d see.
Beyond Walking: The Emotional Impact
