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

Executive Producer: Editor in Chief - Scott Dadich
Consulting Producer: Creative Director - Billy Sorrentino and Editorial Director - Robert Capps
Editor: Nurie Mohamed

[clanrewired]

So, a converted steadycam rig then....

Edit: Oh... Timothy beat me to it...

[jr]

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

[reeceofarrell]

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.

[ratpudding]

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

[BrickBike]

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

[acturtle]

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

[SharonDayLifeArchivist]

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

[gembocobo]

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

[yrsa]

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

[dd.papa]

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

[jackhandma]

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

[cameronbell]

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

[funinone]

Can I get more detail about this for my project

[whitepearlwhitepearlms]

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.

[mousethatsnotgroovy]

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

[zuggetharderbb]

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

[FCUYTFUYTF]

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

[TulanePass]

AS long as you can operate this on a LIFT

[matthewbridges]

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

[javidaderson]

This would have grate Applications in the film industry