Japanese tech power house Kawasaki is working on the so-called Power Assisted Suit, a wearable robot that helps humans carry objects weighing 30-40kg without any effort from the muscles. The suit is actually one of quite similar power suits currently assembled in Japan.
The Kawasaki robot suit features a total of four engines in the parts covering the hips and knees (see picture below). The control unit and lithium battery are placed in the part placed around the lower back.
Kawasaki expects the suit to be able to help the wearer lift 5 times their weight and jump their height. It’s expected release is to be by the end of the year particularly aimed at Military use.
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