An Innovative Robotic Exosuit Boosts both Walking and Running

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An Innovative Robotic Exosuit Boosts both Walking and Running

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The wearable robot relies on soft textile materials and weighs just 11 pounds—a relatively low weight that helps reduce the metabolic cost of running with an extra load. Electric motors worn on the lower back apply force to cables connected to soft leg wraps worn around the thigh of each leg. A battery strapped around the waist provides enough power to help the wearer cover about five miles between charges.