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South China Morning Post
Hikers contemplating tackling some of the most daunting treks in Japan – such as the 1,200km (750-mile) pilgrimage that visits 88 temples on Japan’s Shikoku island – should soon be able to get a leg-up with the help of a robotic exoskeleton that optimises a walker’s gait.
The Tokyo Institute of Technology is collaborating with Tokyo-based tech venture Walk-Mate Lab and Japanese airline All Nippon Airways to explore the concept of a “new walking journey” that brings together ancient pilgrimages and modern robotics technology.
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