In the article
“Where’s My Supersuit in Conversation”, Zelik (2019) states that for the past
five years, the wearable exoskeletons that aid in mobility were introduced to
the public after lab approval. These exoskeletons can lessen the workload and
aid those with spinal injuries as well as provide a back support system. In
return, this relieves the stress and pain on the user's lower back. The article
did mention that they have created a prototype of “spring-powered exosuit” to
assist in walking and running. In addition, the article also states there is
another related supersuit which might be capable of supporting human neck for
those who had leaned forward for a prolonged period of time. This helps to
reduce stress and neck pain. However, the article mentions a couple of
disadvantages, such as unaffordability and its bulkiness, which could hinder
tasks, as well as cause discomfort for people.
In the article “It’s 2019 - Where’s My Supersuit”, Zelik (2019) writes about the remarkable features and the pros and cons of the wearable exoskeletons which describe as “mechanized clothing” developed by his research team. The main function of the exoskeletons is to lessen the workload and aid those with spinal injuries by providing a back-support system, and how it works is by consisting of common clothing materials along with the assistive fabric elastic band, together with a switch which allows user to turn the suit’s assistance on or off. Zelik mentions whenever the suit is switched off, the user can move “freely and fully” and it does not consist of motors and batteries. Moreover, Zelik mentions “it’s easily concealed under everyday clothes”. At the same time, he states there is a disadvantage, such as unaffordability. Zelik ends the article stating that in hope of “30 years from now,'' he hopes to see the super-suit will be as common as today's society similarl...
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