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Ski exoskeleton boosts leg power and reduces tiredness on the slopes

By David Hambling

24 December 2018

The exoskeleton

Stay on the slopes longer with the help of an exoskeleton

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SKIERS and snowboarders could get聽an extra boost with the help of an聽exoskeleton.

The device helps someone hurtling down a mountain by providing extra power to their legs during turns and by cushioning big impacts, allowing them to stay on the slopes for longer.

San Francisco-based Roam Robotics created the exoskeleton called Elevate. It has mechanical parts that strap to the knees, thighs and ski聽boots, and is powered by a battery backpack with enough power for a full聽day on the piste. Altogether, the device weighs…

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