Walking upright is one of the things that makes us human, but it’s not the most efficient form of transport. Now researchers in Canada have developed a lightweight exoskeleton that reduces the amount of energy needed to walk. The device, the bulk of which is housed in a backpack, could allow a person to walk farther … Read more
The ‘diabolical ironclad beetle’ can withstand enormous crushing force more than 39,000 times its own body weight, enough to survive being run over by a car. Its exceptional strength comes from highly specialised armour which makes its exoskeleton one of the hardest materials in the biological world. Scientists analysed the beetle’s elytron – a hardened … Read more
Good news for lazy joggers: Scientists develop ankle ‘exoskeleton’ that makes running 14 per cent easier than in normal sports shoes Robotic exoskeleton was created by robotics experts at Stanford University Funded by Nike it was revealed the device saves energy while running Slashes energy expenditure by 14 per cent compared to normal running shoes Hoped … Read more
Good news for lazy joggers: Scientists develop ankle ‘exoskeleton’ that decreases energy expenditure by 14 per cent compared with running in normal shoes Robotic exoskeleton was created by robotics experts at Stanford University Funded by Nike it was revealed the device saves energy while running Slashes energy expenditure by 14 per cent compared to normal running … Read more