Unpowered exoskeleton “boots” make human walking 7% more efficient

[Stuart R]

Interesting development possibly of interest to those who find walking difficult whether due to age or injury. I think this is an area we will see many more developments leading to commercial products in the next decade or so.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32152602

[James Marco]

I would think that simple exercising would allow a 7% increase in most anyone. But the overall thought process is good. Thanks!

[Tim Marshall]

This is what I need. My left ankle was injured badly when I was young and has been degrading over time. It's been some time since I could hike and last fall I finally had a it rebuilt. But it didn't go so great and now it's almost worse than it was before surgery. Walking the two blocks to work is pretty hard as the ankle rolls and pops under load. I need some robot boots like this asap at least one for the left.

-Tim

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