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Title: New robotic suit that makes you into a superhero Written by: duddy on Sep 12, 2014 (https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/4_12_09_14_8_00_40.jpeg) (https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=18606) A new robotic 'smart suit' has been developed by FastCompany to give anyone from soldiers and fire-fighters to hiking enthusiasts and the elderly a bit of superhuman strength. It's lightweight, flexible, and can be worn under clothes. According to its makers, "the suit works by mimicking the action of the leg muscles and tendons when a person walks, with an actuator system giving small, carefully timed assistance at the ankle and hip joints without restricting the wearer’s movement. The breakthrough is in the 'structured functional textiles' that transmit those applied forces all over the body during natural movement. Wearable, flexible sensors integrate into the fabric to gauge the body’s movement and provide support at the right moment." Comments: a suit like this that prevents you from drowning would be sick Written by: biolove on Sep 12, 2014 |