exoskeleton

Makers Helping with Trauma Rehabilitation

Makers Helping with Trauma Rehabilitation

We talk to Stéphane Bonnard about the APREL Project, and the development of the exoskeleton arm that he brought along to Maker Faire Paris.

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Aspiring Iron Man Builds Working Exoskeleton, Lifts 170 Pounds

Aspiring Iron Man Builds Working Exoskeleton, Lifts 170 Pounds

It’s been a long road for Youtuber “The Hacksmith” to go from inspiration to working prototype. Originally inspired by the exo-suit worn by Matt Damon in Elysium, his real working version is now in the testing phase. So far, he’s successfully lifted 170 pounds of concrete and steel.  It’s built on a backpack-like frame with […]

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World’s Fastest Man: How I Built Bionic Boots

World’s Fastest Man: How I Built Bionic Boots

Ever since I was 12 years old, I’ve been dreaming of one day dropping into the African savanna and running with cheetahs. I built the Bionic Boots simply because I wanted that experience.

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Walking Again in a Personalized Exoskeletal Robot

Walking Again in a Personalized Exoskeletal Robot

Talk about a step into the future… Exoskeletal robots, once the domain of science fiction, are now helping people in need rise from their wheelchairs. One day in the not-so-distant future, they may replace wheelchairs all together. Imagine being able to stand tall and walk again after months or years in a chair. It must […]

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