humble3d Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Soft Robotic Clothing for the Elderly and Disabled IN BRIEF A group of UK-based researchers have received £2m ($3m) to develop wearable soft robotics that will the aid mobility and independence of the elderly, movement-impaired and disabled. The wearables, which will come in the form of garments such as robotic trousers, will provide strength while walking and offer bionic support during actions such as standing up and climbing stairs. They could even be used to replace cumbersome mobility aids such as stairlifts. It uses body and environmental sensors to determine when the wearer needs some assistance, for example when walking up stairs or when they are a bit wobbly on their feet. It then automatically reacts to assist the wearer by employing artificial muscles built into the fabric to give extra mobility, strength and stability. The reason for the projected high levels of adoption of the technology lies in its level of comfort, as it will be no more bulky than a padded jacket or protective sportswear. http://futurism.com/soft-robotic-clothing-for-the-elderly-and-disabled/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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