Ebikes? Pah! Etrousers!

prettygreenparrot

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Just heard the commentary on these on the ‘better offline’ podcast about CES.

https://www.betteroffline.com

https://blog.arcteryx.com/news/arcteryx-and-skip-partner-to-introduce-mo-go-revolutionizing-mobility-with-the-worlds-first-pair-of-powered-pants/

https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-tried-the-arcteryx-electric-powered-pants-and-i-never-felt-more-like-a-cyborg

Posted : 18/01/2025 5:54 pm

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Posted : 18/01/2025 6:00 pm

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CountZero

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I can see the development of such technology being a huge help for people with limited mobility, allowing much more accessibility to buildings and the outdoors than wheelchairs. Full-body exoskeletons could also help quadriplegic people to be able to walk and access more facilities in the future.

Posted : 18/01/2025 7:21 pm

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Bruce

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They seem to be quite spendy, could you combine them with an ebike for extra power?

Posted : 19/01/2025 7:15 pm

gowerboy

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Stephen Reid tried them (or something similar) out…

Posted : 20/01/2025 1:54 pm

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willard

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I remember seeing tech like this demo'd at DSEi 12 years ago. Struck me as interesting, useful IF they could make it small/light enough to not be more of a hassle than a use.

Posted : 20/01/2025 5:39 pm