Soft exosuit helps people walk without bulky motors
Walking through an airport or around a large store can take more energy as we get older. Researchers in China are now testing a soft robotic suit that could someday help your legs do some of that work.The experimental soft exosuit assists the hips using thin artificial muscles instead of conventional motors and gearboxes.
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Walking through an airport or around a large store can take more energy as we get older. Researchers in China are now testing a soft robotic suit that could someday help your legs do some of that work.The experimental soft exosuit assists the hips using thin artificial muscles instead of conventional motors and gearboxes. The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, describes a 4.2-pound prototype that fits around the waist and thighs like a lightweight harness.In a small treadmill test, six healthy adults used an average of 13.9% less energy while the powered assistance was active. Sensors also showed that their leg muscles worked less.So, how does the soft exosuit actually work, and what still needs to improve before you could ever wear one?SELF-DRESSING CLOTHES COULD HELP OLDER ADULTSCyberGuy Live: Missed "Sick of Spam?" Get the replay and checklistOur free CyberGuy Live class, "Sick of Spam?", has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our spam-stopping checklist.
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- Walking through an airport or around a large store can take more energy as we get older. Researchers in China are now testing a soft robotic suit that could someday help your legs do some of that work.The experimental soft exosuit assists the hips using thin artificial muscles instead of conventional motors and gearboxes.
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