Exoskeleton for faster running
Atanas G. Atanasov
Innovations in Molecular Medicine and Digital Health. PI of LBI-DHPS. Prof of IGAB-PAS. Editor-in-Chief of #CRBIOTECH and #ExplorDHT. Leader of #DHPSP and #INPST.
In this new work published in Science Advances, the authors explore the application of exoskeleton device to increase the speed of running.
Abstract
Technological innovations may enable next-generation running shoes to provide unprecedented mobility. But how could a running shoe increase the speed of motion without providing external energy? We found that the top speed of running may be increased more than 50% using a catapult-like exoskeleton device, which does not provide external energy. Our finding uncovers the hidden potential of human performance augmentation via unpowered robotic exoskeletons. Our result may lead to a new-generation of augmentation devices developed for sports, rescue operations, and law enforcement, where humans could benefit from increased speed of motion.
Read full text: How to run 50% faster without external energy. BY AMANDA SUTRISNO, DAVID J. BRAUN. SCIENCE ADVANCES, 25 MAR 2020 : EAAY1950