"Oops, I did it again: I wore an exoskeleton to the world's biggest tech show, walking the streets and casinos of Las Vegas with a robot powering my legs. I don't mean I briefly tried a new gadget there. I mean that for the second year in a row, robotic legs helped me walk the miles it takes to do my job at CES."
"Exoskeletons aren't just for military, construction, and hospitals anymore. There's a growing category of stripped-down hip-, knee-, and ankle-mounted versions for leisure and rehabilitation. They don't make us faster or stronger, but they keep people walking and hiking longer. They put pep in your step. And there's no better place to test that robot-assisted future than a tech event in Vegas, where so many robots roam the halls that security won't question why motors are strapped to my butt."
Lightweight, leisure-focused exoskeletons now mount on hips, knees, or ankles to help people walk longer and reduce fatigue without increasing speed or strength. The Wirobotics Wim S is a front-mounted, fanny-pack-style device priced at $2,000 that promises up to a 20 percent reduction in exertion. Front-clipped motors alter comfort and usability compared with rear or hip-mounted designs and can make a notable difference during long days of walking. These stripped-down models target rehabilitation, hiking, and everyday mobility rather than heavy-duty industrial or military applications.
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