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Powered shorts are so effective, it’s like instantly losing weight

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Nov 23, 2024

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The WalkON system is so effective, it's equivalent to a loss of body weight

A new soft harness system out of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) works like a pair of shorts to reduce the exertion needed to walk or jog by up to 18%. The system is easy to put on and take off and holds promise for helping anyone get more mobile.

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Category: Outdoors, Lifestyle

Tags: Exoskeleton, Fitness, Mobility, wearable electronics, Aging, Soft Robotics, Technical University Munich

Remarkable dual-motor powertrain runs all day at 92% peak power

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Back at the IAA Transportation 2022 exhibition, German Tier 1 automotive supplier Mahle presented the Super Continuous Torque (SCT) motor, an electric machine capable of running continuously at 90% of its peak power. It was an impressive little workhorse, and this year, Mahle further refined it into a full drive unit, integrating two SCT motors...

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Scientists Baffled by 2024’s Unprecedented Heat

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In a groundbreaking development, 2024 recorded the hottest June through August on record, continuing a staggering streak of record-breaking global temperatures that began in June 2023. This unexpected surge in temperature, described by climate scientists as both humbling and confounding, has prompted an intense investigation into the contributing factors. Recent Temperature Trends From June to...

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