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Roam Robotics’ lightweight, inexpensive exoskeleton for the masses

08-Feb-2017

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Design made predominantly out of plastic and high-strength fabric.

Other companies try to convert bulky designs.

Co-founder Tim Swift was on the team that developed Ekso.

Valves within the exoskeleton push air from an attached compressor into the structured cavities

Results about an order of magnitude more than what electromechanical systems.

Entire package including battery and lightweight compressor could weigh as little as five pounds.

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Otherlab

Independent research and design lab.

Roam Robotics

Robotics company that is developing mobility through exoskeletons

Tim Swift

CEO and Founder of Roam Robotics.

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Exoskeleton