The ability to climb into a suit that makes us stronger and faster and more superhuman is an intoxicating prospect. But it’s one that has remained in the realm of science fiction… that is, until now.
have long fascinated pop culture—and for good reason. researchers at the Stanford Biomechatronics Laboratory have developed a “robotic boot” that can help you run faster and jump higher than you would normally. The device is also untethered and battery powered, which means there are no cumbersome cords needed to keep it powered and the sensors working.
The exoskeleton works by applying more torque to your ankle to help push your feet off the ground as you walk and run. The result is a 9 percent boost in walking speed while using 17 percent less energy while traveling. The study’s authors add that the energy conservation and speed is the equivalent of “taking off a 30-pound backpack” before moving around.
“The first time you put an exoskeleton on can be a bit of an adjustment,” Ava Lakmazaheri, a biomechanics researcher at the lab and volunteer in the study, said in the release. “But, honestly, within the first 15 minutes of walking, it starts to feel quite natural. Walking with the exoskeletons quite literally feels like you have an extra spring in your step. It just really makes that next step so much easier.
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