Scientists design light mechanical exoskeleton will become human second skin

At present, Harvard scientists have designed a robotic exoskeleton for the Department of Defense, which is very lightweight and comfortable and feels like a pair of trousers, the Daily Mail of London reported. This wonderful design, called "Outer armor", contains a tubular structure that wraps around the wearer's leg, helping the wearer to easily lift objects beyond the body's reach. Experts hope that in the future "outer armor" can be combined with real clothing to become the second skin of human beings, benefiting athletes and those who cannot walk because of muscle damage. The soft, robotic exoskeleton is an early stage of custom design for the Department of Defense at Harvard's Institute of the United States: Experts hope that one day the future will be combined with real clothing to become the second skin of the human body, benefiting athletes, soldiers and those who are unable to walk with muscle damage. This mechanical exoskeleton structure is lighter than other man-made exoskeleton structures, it does not contain rigid structures and is made up of special fiber fabrics. The robotic exoskeleton, which is more like an enhanced device than an auxiliary device, can lift heavier weights than the human body normally withstands, and it also develops a new garment to help athletes and soldiers. Experts point out that the mechanical exoskeleton must be personalized and designed to match the user's body and gait, which is like riding a bicycle and having to adjust the handlebar before moving. "You can think of it as a spider's web, and it can be a skin-tight pair of trousers," said Connor Walsh, a robotics researcher at Harvard's Institute of Conor. "It is reported that it is not the first trial of the mechanical exoskeleton structure, although it may be the most comfortable." Cemented carbide and plastic equipment have now enabled paralyzed groups to get rid of wheelchairs, but they are cumbersome and difficult to exercise. "Outer armor" is similar to an enhanced device, rather than an auxiliary device, which is lighter than a rigid prosthetic exoskeleton and weighs only 7.5 kilograms. At the same time, the device relies on the movement of the legs as they walk, boosting power or power at the right moment. 5 healthy male testers have tested the device and tested it for three days. Walsh said the initial use of the device was confusing, but when people adapted to the external "body part" they would feel a subtle benefit. When you wear it, you feel like you've gained some momentum, and if you stop using it, you'll realize that you no longer have these additional auxiliary power. While it still takes several years to reach a wide range of applications and mass production, Walsh says the robotic exoskeleton will develop significantly in three major areas. In the military arena, it will help soldiers walk farther and carry more supplies; For athletes, it will be a foundation-enhancing prosthetic limb, and in the field of rehabilitation medicine it will be an innovative treatment that offers hope for those who cannot walk with severe muscle damage.