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Robotic shorts help seniors walk, jog easily with 18% less energy use
WalkON is a pair of soft robotic shorts designed to enhance walking efficiency for older individuals by assisting hip flexion.
One such innovation took place at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where researchers developed robotic trousers that enable people to walk more easily while expending measurably less energy. “These findings emphasize the potential of wearable assistive devices to improve efficiency in outdoor walking, suggesting promising implications for promoting physical well-being and advancing mobility, particularly during the later stages of life,” said researchers. When doctoral student Enrica Tricomi transitioned from standing to walking, two thin, artificial tendons extending from the thigh to a waist belt pulled upwards at the same time and relieved the hip flexors of some of their load, according to researchers.
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