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Publishing date: May 27, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 2 minute read An exoskeleton is demonstrated at the Queen s University faculty of engineering and applied science in an undated photo. The exoskeleton was manufactured so users can walk farther while using less energy. Photo by Queen s University /Supplied Photo
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Researchers at Queen’s University believe they have come up with a way to make walking, hiking and running more efficient.
Developed by a multidisciplinary team from the Queen’s faculty of engineering and applied science, an exoskeleton was manufactured that allows users to walk farther while using less energy. The backpack-mounted prototype removes energy during a specific phase of the gait cycle, lessening the metabolic cost of walking, a news release from Queen’s said.
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