Smart trousers with artificial muscles developed by UK scientists

Lee Bell
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Smart trousers intended to help disabled and elderly avoid falls while walking

A group of researchers have developed robotic technologies for clothing in the form of smart trousers, with 'artificial muscles' built-in to help people with mobility problems get around more easil...

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