In a YouTube clip from the World Cup 2014 opening, viewers witness a historic moment. PC World reports that a paralyzed man, with the help of a robotic suit, kicked off the World Cup with the help. The 29-year-old Julian Pinto wears a robotic exoskeleton controlled by brain signals, makes the kick, and raises his fist in the air in celebration.

The exoskeleton, backed by Walk Again Project, is the brainchild of a nonprofit group involving U.S. and European universities and other organizations, as well as more than 100 scientists. To allow user control, there are electrodes under a cap worn by the user. Those electrodes detect brain signals and transmit them to the exoskeleton that translates them into steps or kicks.

In addition to allowing the user to control the suit, scientists have added features to help give feedback to the user. There are LED sensors that indicate how well the user is controlling the exoskeleton. Additionally, the user receives tactile feedback from artificial skin in the suit that vibrates against the user’s arms to help guide robotic legs.

Though promising, the suit still needs improvements. For example, the suit is bulky, requiring heavy mechanisms to operate. For users with at least partial limb movement, less bulky options are available. Scientists will continue to work on the project, but for now, they can revel in their success. Ultimately, they have delivered on a promise they made in The Washington Post one year ago, helping a paralyzed man to deliver the opening kick of the World Cup.