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These Iron Man-like 'exosuits' can morph us into mobility marvels

Rajiv Rao
18 January 2024
9 min
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Used in various industries, allowing wearers to lift heavier objects and work longer shifts.

Summary

  1. Powered by batteries, hydraulics, or other materials.
  2. Studies show significant reductions in back muscle fatigue.
  3. One experimental exoskeleton suit focuses on frontal plane movement reducing walking effort.
READ: These Iron Man-like 'exosuits' can morph us into mobility marvels

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