“The first affordable, mass-produced robotic exoskeleton will be on sale next year from Panasonic. For 500,000 yen, or slightly under $5,000, this full-body power garment will let you hoist 100-kilo (220-pound) objects and move at speeds up to 8 kph (5 mph). While this device would make a nice addition to any wardrobe, will it have immediate practical value, or will it mainly be purchased by hobbyists and educators as a base platform for mere experimentation?  Activelink, the Panasonic subsidiary responsible for the suit, plans to begin rollout of the first batch of 1000 starting in 2015.  At its heart will be a lithium-ion battery pack that can provide for several hours of general purpose activity.”

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/173463-worlds-first-affordable-powered-exoskeleton-is-almost-here-prepare-for-mech-wars

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