Meanwhile, the soft exosuit pictured to the left, developed at Harvard, wraps the legs in sensors and straps to aid the elderly in walking, or to help firefighters and paramedics whose jobs require more heavy lifting than humans are built to withstand. Instead of being made of firm, stiff materials that resemble leg braces or crutches, the soft suit is textile—it looks like long johns, is powered by tiny waist-mounted motors, and is peppered with small sensors that mimic normal leg movement. It reduces the energy it takes to walk, helping humans stockpile stamina like Energizer Bunnies.
It’s pretty sweet. And as the tech advances and becomes more cost-effective to make, exo suits will proliferate beyond the front line and hospital walls. They’ll be available across various industries, from farming and nursing to retail and emergency first responders. Or even in your own home, to assist with heavy lifting or DiY physical therapy.
So come with us, Gundam geeks and Ellen Ripley fans, and see what the future has in store.
Meanwhile, the soft exosuit pictured to the left, developed at Harvard, wraps the legs in sensors and straps to aid the elderly in walking, or to help firefighters and paramedics whose jobs require more heavy lifting than humans are built to withstand. Instead of being made of firm, stiff materials that resemble leg braces or crutches, the soft suit is textile—it looks like long johns, is powered by tiny waist-mounted motors, and is peppered with small sensors that mimic normal leg movement. It reduces the energy it takes to walk, helping humans stockpile stamina like Energizer Bunnies.It’s pretty sweet. And as the tech advances and becomes more cost-effective to make, exo suits will proliferate beyond the front line and hospital walls. They’ll be available across various industries, from farming and nursing to retail and emergency first responders. Or even in your own home, to assist with heavy lifting or DiY physical therapy.So come with us, Gundam geeks and Ellen Ripley fans, and see what the future has in store.
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