Skip, a US-based company, have introduced MO/GO powered trousers to assist with elevation challenges during hiking.
From Superinnovators 31/07/24
MO/GO Teaser
These trousers feature motors that augment the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, offering a 40% boost and reducing knee joint strain, according to the startup.
They are available for an eight-hour rental at $80 (£61) in the Western US and Canada or an early bird purchase price of $4,500 (£3,500).
MO/GO – The Making Of (Behind The Scenes)
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