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What DARPA’s wearable tech suit could mean for soldiers and civilians

What DARPA’s wearable tech suit could mean for soldiers and civilians

October 1, 2014
Wyss Institute core faculty member Conor Walsh envisions alternative forms of the suit eventually being used to assist people with limited mobility, first responders and those doing athletic activities. “The potential is really just enormous,” Walsh said in a video interview.
Harvard developing soft exosuit for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Harvard developing soft exosuit for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

September 15, 2014

The suit would be able to help keep soldiers from tiring and also minimize the risk of injury while they are carrying heavy loads. It's supposed to act almost seamless with the human body, mimicking the action of leg muscles and tendons when a person walks, giving assistance at the joints.

Walsh to advance wearable robot design

Walsh to advance wearable robot design

September 11, 2014

The lightweight Soft Exosuit is designed to overcome the challenges of traditional heavier exoskeleton systems, such as power-hungry battery packs and rigid components that can interfere with natural joint movement. It is made of soft, functional textiles woven together into a piece of smart clothing that is pulled on like a pair of pants and intended to be worn under a soldier’s regular gear.

The military just asked Harvard to make them a Spider-Man suit

The military just asked Harvard to make them a Spider-Man suit

September 11, 2014
The extra strength and endurance capabilities, while they may be “super,” won’t necessarily be dramatic. The suit, which would be worn under a soldier’s regular gear, is mostly to prevent injuries so the soldier would be able to walk far further without feeling his or her own weight nearly as much, or could be spared muscle strain when attempting to lift.
Harvard's Wyss Institute awarded DARPA contract to further develop soft exosuit

Harvard's Wyss Institute awarded DARPA contract to further develop soft exosuit

September 11, 2014

It is made of soft, functional textiles woven together into a piece of smart clothing that is pulled on like a pair of pants and intended to be worn under a soldier's regular gear. Through a biologically inspired design, the suit mimics the action of the leg muscles and tendons when a person walks, and provides small but carefully timed assistance at the joints of the leg without restricting the wearer's movement.

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