Human Exoskeletons

technology · robotics · human power

Super-powered suits. Exoskeletons are like wearable robots you put on over your body. They use motors and metal frames to make your muscles much stronger, so you can lift heavier things or walk farther without getting as tired.

Helping people heal. Doctors use exoskeletons to help people who can't walk or have weak muscles move again. Some exoskeletons support the spine for workers who lift heavy things all day, protecting them from injury.

Workers' best friend. Factory workers, warehouse workers, and construction workers wear exoskeletons to carry super heavy loads that would normally hurt their bodies. This keeps them safe and lets them work longer.

Powered by motors. Most exoskeletons have electric motors and computer chips that sense how you're moving and help push or support your limbs in exactly the right way. Some are powered by batteries, and others use air pressure like a mechanical muscle.

Walking and more. Advanced exoskeletons can help people who are paralyzed or have spinal cord injuries stand up and walk again by sensing what they're trying to do and moving their legs for them.