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Power Suit Promises Super-Human Strength

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the robocop-coming-soon dept.

anthemaniac writes "LiveScience is reporting out of NextFest on a Japanese-built power suit that amplifies the strength of its wearer. The onboard computer is hooked up to sensors that monitor natural movements, then it inflates cuffs to boost lifting power. The Power Assist Suit could be used by hospital workers to move heavy patients, the researchers say."

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  1. Re:SNL by PDXNerd · · Score: 4, Informative

    Or at least pick you up - here are some better pics and a whole slew of great information from the horses mouth. http://www.we.kanagawa-it.ac.jp/~yamamoto_lab/pas/ index.htm

  2. What's the price tag? by TheLink · · Score: 4, Informative

    If it's really expensive and stays expensive, it may be cheaper to hire someone strong enough to do the job. In lots of places the cost of labour is lower than in Japan.

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