The Economist makes a compelling case that the most useful exoskeletons may not be full-body supersuits at all. The winners are becoming smaller, lighter and more specific—an idea that connects directly to decades of work in wearable robotics, rehabilitation, limb preservation and our own “Repair, Regeneration and Replacement” framework.

- Powered exoskeletons and other assistive devices tend to be clunky, noisy, and consist of rigid parts that can be heavy and uncomfortable to wear. Here's a partial solution. Source: Soft Artificial Muscles Built from Electroactive Yarn | Medgadget Powered exoskeletons and other assistive devices tend to be clunky, noisy, and consist of rigid parts that can be heavy and uncomfortable to wear. Here's a partial solution. Source: Soft Artificial Muscles Built from Electroactive Yarn | Medgadget Powered exoskeletons and other assistive devices tend to be clunky, noisy, and consist of rigid parts that can be heavy and uncomfortable to wear. Here's a partial solution. Source: Soft Artificial Muscles Built from Electroactive Yarn | Medgadget - -

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