""The goal, it says, is to provide an "unparalleled boost to anyone who wants to move," while "creating a new future for running, jogging and walking." Nike compared its project to "how electric bikes have made it easier to ride farther and more frequently," an intriguing comparison seemingly intended to emphasize that this isn't an accessibility play, like other more fully-featured exoskeletons, intended only for those with limited mobility.""
""But besides causing even more drama on Strava, where cheating scandals on leaderboards involving e-bikes have become all too common, we're not convinced Project Amplify will catch on in the mainstream. Nike has already garnered a reputation for outlandish concepts, most notably its "Back to the Future"-inspired self-lacing shoes - which, as you can tell from nobody around you wearing them, never really took off.""
Nike unveiled Project Amplify, a powered footwear system that functions as an exoskeleton for the lower leg and foot. The design straps an ankle movement–augmenting motor, drive belt, and rechargeable battery to a carbon fiber-reinforced sneaker. The stated goal is to provide an unparalleled boost to anyone who wants to move and to create a new future for running, jogging, and walking. Nike compared the system to electric bikes to emphasize broader use beyond accessibility. Early impressions noted dramatic assistance on steep inclines. Nike also announced other athlete-focused products including neuroscience-based calming footwear and a jacket with dynamic personalized thermal control.
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