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That's an interesting question. Philosophically speaking, if the power comes from the wearer's actions, the exosuit would be basically redirecting power that's
by k_sze 7y ago
That's an interesting question.
Philosophically speaking, if the power comes from the wearer's actions, the exosuit would be basically redirecting power that's internal to the wearer, making more efficient use of it. If that's the case, in a sense it would serve a similar purpose as a bicycle (more efficient use of leg power), except the bicycle isn't very well adapted to rough terrain.
Note that this thought is completely speculative. I haven't read the research paper yet. I probably won't understand the paper even if I tried. I'm not in that field.
- dx87 7y agoThe article mentions that you have to turn it on, so I'm guess it has an external power source, like a rechargable battery.
- k_sze 7y agoI think that’s very likely. Speaking of rechargeable battery, one idea that has crossed my mind is wether there is wasted energy during walking or running that can be recovered to recharge the battery.
- TomMarius 7y agoI am thinking of a power generator in shoes so you don't waste the downward energy
- rebuilder 7y agoIsn't that what propels you in the first place?
- TeMPOraL 7y agoYour feet aren't made from rubber and you aren't bouncing on them when walking; you're dampening the impact shock. This suggests the energy of the "downstroke" is being wasted.
- lloeki 7y agoAchilles tendon is elastic in a way that does store downstroke energy, to release it later during the same step as weight moves forward. The energy saved is considerable and making use of this when running instead of dropping heel first gives unbelievable results in distance before exhaustion. (Basically every tendon is this way, hence why it's a bad idea to stretch dynamically as you're just creating useless tendon fatigue, instead doing either static stretching, plyo, or explosive iso) https://www.marksdailyapple.com/why-training-your-tendons-is-important-and-11-ways-to-do-it/ https://www.marksdailyapple.com/why-training-your-tendons-is...
- TomMarius 7y agoDoesn't the subsequent push from your legs propel you?