this group of Japanese engineering students proved that you don't need to be a multi-national corporation with big bucks to build a real working exoskeleton suit...

Skeletonics power-free exoskeleton suit 544x408px
(Image credit: Project Skeletonics)

this group of Japanese engineering students proved that you don’t need to be a multi-national corporation with big bucks to build a real working exoskeleton suit and the best part is, it doesn’t require any form of electrical power. the project is called “Sukerutonikusu” which translates to “Skeletonics”, which is a hybrid of the words “skeleton” and “mechanics”.

the whole suit is independent of any form of power, which means it is solely powered by human motion. that said, its effectiveness could be quite limiting but nevertheless, Skeletonics’ aluminum sheets and pipes construction proves to be quite an agile machine and is capable of performing quite a number of tasks, including stealing a can of beverage from a suspecting victim. sweet. we want one!

check out the video below to witness the Skeletonics in action. awesome stuff!

 

Skeletonics - stands taller with longer arms 640x480px Skeletonics - interacting with the public 640x480px Skeletonics - on show 640x480px

Project Skeletonics [JP] via Hack A Day