WIM Wearable Robot That Assists with Walking, Exercise

Robots are going to do many things for us in the future, including assisting us to walk and run. Take the WIM Wearable Robot: it is designed to assists you to walk longer with less effort. It helps you consume 16% less energy on average going up the stairs. It reduces the load on your hamstrings and other lower body muscles. You can also use it to push your body harder in resistance mode.

The companion app comes with AI recommended exercise programs. In Air Mode, you get assistance to reduce your metabolic energy consumption by up to 20%, on a flat surface. There is an Aqua mode, in which resistance is used to push your lower body muscles harder. It makes you feel like walking through water. The app also gives you access to uphill, downhill, care, and hiking mode. It records your distance, speed, and other data points. WIM can also monitor your walking posture and balance.

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