Exoskeletons Will Make Work Weightless

Ekso Bionics, Known for its powered therapeutic exoskeletons, is getting into the construction business with a new exoskeleton suit that makes heftin heavy tool as breeze. WIRED's Adam Rogers suits up for a test drive.
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Exoskeletons Will Make Work Weightless
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[@SharonDayLifeArchivist]

I'm so pleased with where EKSO is headed. Great minds, great vision!

[@clanrewired]

So, a converted steadycam rig then....
Edit: Oh... Timothy beat me to it...

[@jr52990]

Anyone else picture a chain gun mounted to that load arm? I could.

[@ObliviouslyAware]

I like the way you think.
Add some armored plates too and it's a deal!

[@joeofdoom]

aliens smart gun operators already did that in the 80's which when you think about it why didnt anyone introduce these things 30 years ago? not like its some advanced technology or concept.

[@ObliviouslyAware]

joeofdoom
Actually that was a modified camera rig. The sci fi part was the targeting system for the smartgun.

[@joeofdoom]

literally the same thing theyre using to take the load off of those tools which was my point that kind of rig for a saw gunner would prob be appreciated cant imagine lugging that around all day is any fun

[@ObliviouslyAware]

joeofdoom​
Gotta love hydraulics/pneumantics.
Too bad you'd have to sacrifice mobility for power. But light mechanized infantry has gotta start somewhere.

[@ratpudding]

so basically its just springs and bars. cool i can make that

[@christianjackson]

Preparing for Skeleton War

[@BrickBike]

Please keep fine tuning this technology. I'm a mason, I need this so I can work until I'm 90.

[@Da-Butchar]

If you are a Mason you are not allowed to talk about that. You mide lose your tongue for saying that.

[@FCUYTFUYTF]

Our job uses the Comau MATE. Life changing! We love it

[@deangelismarshall5215]

These exoskeletons are very exciting i really want one!

[@aaronhallene6364]

I love new tech! This is really cool

[@yrsa7637]

The fact the guy knew to call it an arc reactor made me a happy nerd.

[@tropicalbass5574]

I can’t wait there power armor suit

[@reeceofarrell6760]

The only problem about getting an exo skeleton is that if you lift something really heavy, the weight will crush your hands because when you apply force, there is always a force coming back at you.

[@ham4da]

the suit will absorb most of the weight tho?

[@loganmott2015]

I think that’s where common sense comes in.

[@mechanicalman1068]

It’s not lifting a thousand ponds dude.

[@dddoesthings3712]

So I am the only one that heard him say "You could not twerk in this." Lol

[@handelviola]

That's amazing!!!

[@javidaderson]

This would have grate Applications in the film industry

[@ac130turtle5]

This is call of duty advanced workfare. Or call of duty advanced wellfare

[@cameronbell9777]

They should add a mini jet pack that boost's you up in the air like advance warfare

[@gembocobo9484]

so basically we can now lug around gut's dragon slayer and fence with it like its a rapier~~

[@TheSlimeButtons]

Where to buy that?

[@matthewbridges1438]

@ 0:42
What kind of tool is that? Is it some kind of hydraulic jack hammer?

[@whitepearlwhitepearlms1018]

This could help caregivers be able to assist older people pull themselves out of bed without straining themselves. It is amazing how many injuries happen just trying to help the elderly in caregiving facilities . caregivers need upper body strength without injuring shoulders and arms and back.

[@OVERCAPITALIZE]

AS long as you can operate this on a LIFT

[@Alchemuma]

Where’s Ekso at now?

[@IsAmericaforSaletoChina]

Anyone got one for the logging industry yet?

[@e7yu]

Very Cool. :D

[@jackhandma1011]

We know we'll reach peak level if normal dudes can break Eddie Hall's deadlift with an exoskeleton.

[@timothychung9265]

So its just a Steadicam arm...

[@hunterlang9314]

literally been used by cam ops for 40 years lol

[@geronimowilliamson2173]

Now everybody can build anything?

[@Otozer30]

Goddammit make one for 6ft 5

[@zuggetharderbb4786]

I used to use this flat grinder when I was 7 years old ...7..YAH man still can't be a Terminator killer if you can't use a Large flat grinder permanently..lol

[@justgreenn4938]

I bought some of their shares.

[@jesusa.2927]

Greenrider32 how much?

[@terrenceallen1998]

This is so old!

[@Engel-ol5rm]

It's almost 2020

[@freddypatterson9384]

Hmm aliens is supposed to take place in 2122 not 2020

[@lonerwolf6496]

th wth millitary, I need it for my grandma

[@jordananastassiades]

France

[@eshwarchandrasekar9641]

@1:28

[@brianleabo6295]

The grinder is not that havey

[@Dredlokwarrior]

Its a steady cam, with crutches ......

[@Teekles]

Ezan yeah pretty much, but its still the best option of all the exoskeletons at the moment, - and that's only in theory that your right, application is a lot harder

[@mousethatsnotgroovy]

Am I the only person here to see how this works to make one?

[@selige32q12]

why don't they sell to us to buy it better

[@afgftw24]

Advanced warfare!! Lol JK

[@saadsajid3087]

Advance warfare lol

[@sarisp5831]

Is this for paraplegics people too? Is for free users?

[@rooseveltmerchant8917]

anyone thinking of advanced warfare

[@isaac7858551]

Elysium anyone?

[@Hi-us2ug]

Alien was set in 2020 we’re was COVID-19.

[@yakitorisamurai3583]

Who's here after playing Death Stranding?

[@Penguinfighter]

Call of duty advance warfare

[@OlieO]

First!