AI-driven exoskeleton lightens your load, elevates performance
What is the cost range of the new AI-powered exoskeleton?
The cost range of the new AI-powered exoskeleton is expected to be between $1,500 to $4,000, according to Hao Su, Ph.D., associate professor at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill1. The price range depends on specific features and manufacturing scale.
How does the exoskeleton reduce metabolic costs in users?
The exoskeleton reduces metabolic costs in users by providing energy-efficient assistance during various activities such as walking, running, and stair-climbing. It utilizes a learning-based control approach that adapts to individual users' kinematic patterns without requiring handcrafted control or lengthy human testing. This approach enables the exoskeleton to optimize energy expenditure, resulting in significant metabolic cost reduction across different activities.
What activities does the exoskeleton assist with?
The exoskeleton assists with various activities, including walking, running, and stair-climbing. It is designed to be versatile and adapt to each user's different kinematic patterns, accommodating transitions between activities seamlessly without the need for handcrafted control.