Project Amplify pairs sneakers with a rechargeable battery cuff worn on the calf that powers a hinged-arm motor and drive belt to augment ankle and lower-leg motion. The system supplements the calf and tibialis anterior to add propulsion during walking and running. The prototype remains in testing with aims for mass production within a few years. The design targets recreational runners and people who stand or walk for extended periods, with potential outcomes including reduced energy expenditure, faster paces (for example lowering a 12-minute mile toward 10 minutes), and longer commutes or endurance.
"The basic idea is this: You have a pair of sneakers that can connect to a system powered by a rechargeable battery cuff that you wear on your calf. Inside that systemhoused inside a hinged armare a lightweight motor and drive belt that augment the natural walking or running motion of your lower leg and ankle. In other words, a kind of extra, external calf plus Tibialis anterior."
"The project is still in its testing phase, but Nike hopes to have a mass-produced version ready for the general public in a few years. The target audience won't be top-tier athletes looking to shave precious seconds off their personal bests, but people who average around a 10- to 12-minute mile, or folks who are on their feet for long stretches of time. The technology could, theoretically, take that 12-minute pace down to 10. Or extend your walking commute."
""Project Amplify started with a single question: What if we could find a way to help athletes move faster and farther with less energy and a lot more fun?" Michael Donaghu, VP of Create The Future, Emerging Sport and Innovation, said in a statement. "At its core, Project Amplify is about seamlessly adding a little more power to your stride. The fun comes from realizing you can do more than you thought you couldwhatever 'more' means to you.""
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