The Dawn of the Age of the Exoskeleton

What happened

Designed to increase lower-body strength when climbing or carrying heavy loads, these pieces of equipment are being tested to see if they can boost rescuers’ speed and endurance when it matters most—during searches for stranded people. Exoskeletons have advanced rapidly, leading to the emergence of numerous devices with commercial and clinical applications.

The post The Dawn of the Age of the Exoskeleton appeared first on SingularityHub . This year, members of Seattle Mountain Rescue have been setting off into the wilds of the Pacific Northwest wearing an unusual piece of kit .

They’ve been hiking into the wilderness with powered assistive devices attached to their hips and legs. Devices like these are called human exoskeletons .