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Karl Zelik

1mo ago

I share research & insights on biomechanics, exoskeletons & wearable tech. Vanderbilt University Professor. HeroWear Co-Founder & Chief Scientist.

⛰️ Here’s a great example of new technology helping solve a very real problem in an unexpected way.

An exhausted hiker needed help getting safely down a mountain. A hip exoskeleton helped. 👏🏽

New tech + seeing an opportunity to put it to use = a clever and promising way to help resolve a tough situation.

Spoiler alert: They didn’t wait for the peer-reviewed study. They understood the capability, they understood the problem, and then they took action.

Sometimes that’s exactly what innovation needs. 🚀

#exoskeletons #exosuits #wearabletech

Source: https://www.capetownetc.com/news/hypershell-exoskeleton-table-mountain-rescue/