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Soft robotic exosuit helps older adults stand and walk
Original: A soft robotic # exosuit developed at TUM helps older adults stand up and walk more efficiently. In a study, 10 particip
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a soft robotic exosuit that assists older adults with standing up and walking. In a study, 10 participants completed sit-to-stand movements faster while wearing the suit, which supports the body with fabric-based actuators rather than a rigid frame. The work points to assistive robotics that could help seniors stay mobile and independent in daily life.
Why now: Interest in assistive robotics for ageing populations is growing, and the study offers concrete evidence the suit improves mobility for older adults.
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Evidence
- A soft robotic # exosuit developed at TUM helps older adults stand up and walk more efficiently. In a study, 10 participants completed sit-to-stand movements faster with the suit’s assistance: https:// go.tum.de/190389 # robotics # AssistiveTechnology 📷A.Heddergott · tu_muenchen@wisskomm.social · 1
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