Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Biomechatronics Lab are developing exoskeletons that work in harmony with the human body and mind. The team is working on a new type of robotic suit called the Universal Body Dynamics System (UBDS) which can be used to help people who have lost their limbs or other parts of their bodies. he asked the BBC on a visit to the lab As well as helping people in labour-intensive jobs, the suits could also improve other skills such as the ability to play an instrument. However, critics warned about the ethical implications of artificially enabling people to work longer.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Biomechatronics Lab are developing exoskeletons that work in harmony with the human body and mind. The team is working on a new type of robotic suit called the Universal Body Dynamics System (UBDS) which can be used to help people who have lost their limbs or other parts of their bodies. As well as helping people in labour-intensive jobs, the suits could also improve other skills such as the ability to play an instrument. However, critics warned about the ethical implications of artificially enabling people to work longer.