From fiction to reality: one of Wallace and Gromit's gadgets was re-imagined for real-life applications last year by engineers at The University of Bristol. But which one was it? (1/7)
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Answer: Robotic Trousers! Rather than allowing people to walk up walls, however, it's hoped that "The Right Trousers" will assist people with mobility issues
Muscle weakness can arise through ageing or a whole range of health conditions, making it harder for people to sit, stand and move around
The new technology can be sewn into clothing. It acts as 'artificial muscles', using electricity or air pressure to work together with the wearer's muscles. It's part of a growing discipline called soft robotics
Prof Jonathan Rossiter's team at @BristolUni developed the technology. Developing the trousers has made them strong advocates for inclusion and consultation in the design of assistive technologies
"The inclusion of focus groups of elderly people and people with disabilities... has given the engineers valuable information that they wouldn't have considered at first." says Prof Rossiter
Read the full story here: epsrc.ukri.org/blog/righttrou…
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