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‘Robot suit’ allows disabled people to walk and gives workers superhuman strength
California-based ‘suitX’ is a venture capital, industry and government funded start-up bringing advanced accessible exoskeletons to industrial and medical markets.
The suit could change lives
Start-up ‘suitX’ make a range of 5 modular suits. They reduce the workload of the wearer by taking the strain from the muscles and joints. Some are designed for manual workers, while the ‘Phoenix’ (featured) is intended for people with mobility disorders, allowing them to walk again.
Other suits are designed for manual labour
Other suits in the range are designed for manual labour, heavy lifting, and repetetive tasks, reducing the possibility of fatigue or injury.
![The MAX system combines legX, backX , and sholderX into a full body exoskeleton suit. Though legX, backX, and shoulderX can function independently to reduce forces at the knee, back, and shoulder respectively, combining all three into the MAX system gives operators unprecedented flexibility in reducing forces at all three joints. MAX and its modules benefit workers in many industrial settings including construction, airport baggage handling, logistics, assembly lines, shipbuilding, warehouses, courier delivery services, factories and foundries.](https://www.brightvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy/phpOV48lp.jpg)
The benchmark for exoskeletons
The company say of the ‘suitX‘ exoskeletons on their website;
- Affordable – State-of-the-art embedded intelligence makes our products accessible and practical.
- Modular – Users have choices; they have the freedom to choose a module tailored for their intended activity.
- Quality of Life – The exoskeletons have been developed to solve common consumer problems.
- Continuous R&D – Research and development, they say, are the cornerstones of this company and guarantee cutting edge, quality products.