© Roam Robotics
Dodgy knees? Mature skier? Or just not quite as fit as you wish you were? Whatever the case, American company Roam Robotics has come up with a solution. Their robotic ski/snowboard exoskeleton, the first of its kind, is engineered to take the strain off your knees and leg muscles, making it easier to ski or snowboard and ultimately giving you more time on the slopes. The innovative Roam Robotics ski exoskeleton is scheduled for release in the United States in January 2019 and is expected to retail for the comparatively cheap price of 2000-2500 USD, making it an affordable option for anyone who just needs a little extra push on the slopes.
In addition to making it possible for people to ski when they otherwise might not have been able to, the robotic ski exoskeleton also helps you improve your technique and lets you tackle more challenging terrain. Sensors in the pneumatic exoskeleton monitor you and use software to predict your movements, acting as a kind of exterior quadriceps. The lightweight design goes along with an app (available for Android and iOS) that lets users control the torque and see their performance statistics and knee data. Users can also choose between several different modes, from fully automated to fully manual.
© Roam Robotics
Roam Robotics is known for their budget-friendly exoskeletons, which mostly target people with impaired mobility (this particular technology was originally developed for soldiers and people with impaired mobility). Now interested in moving into the winter sports market, which opens up a whole range of possibilities, Roam Robotics has recently been carrying out test trials at several US and Japanese ski resorts. Although the design is not 100% finalised, the waitlist is already filling up. Could this revolutionise the skiing and snowboarding world?
© Roam Robotics
© Roam Robotics
Dodgy knees? Mature skier? Or just not quite as fit as you wish you were? Whatever the case, American company Roam Robotics has come up with a solution. Their robotic ski/snowboard exoskeleton, the first of its kind, is engineered to take the strain off your knees and leg muscles, making it easier to ski or snowboard and ultimately giving you more time on the slopes. The innovative Roam Robotics ski exoskeleton is scheduled for release in the United States in January 2019 and is expected to retail for the comparatively cheap price of 2000-2500 USD, making it an affordable option for anyone who just needs a little extra push on the slopes.
In addition to making it possible for people to ski when they otherwise might not have been able to, the robotic ski exoskeleton also helps you improve your technique and lets you tackle more challenging terrain. Sensors in the pneumatic exoskeleton monitor you and use software to predict your movements, acting as a kind of exterior quadriceps. The lightweight design goes along with an app (available for Android and iOS) that lets users control the torque and see their performance statistics and knee data. Users can also choose between several different modes, from fully automated to fully manual.
© Roam Robotics
Roam Robotics is known for their budget-friendly exoskeletons, which mostly target people with impaired mobility (this particular technology was originally developed for soldiers and people with impaired mobility). Now interested in moving into the winter sports market, which opens up a whole range of possibilities, Roam Robotics has recently been carrying out test trials at several US and Japanese ski resorts. Although the design is not 100% finalised, the waitlist is already filling up. Could this revolutionise the skiing and snowboarding world?
© Roam Robotics
Born and raised in the ski paradise of Vancouver, Canada, I learned to ski before I can remember, balancing precariously on my parents’ skis as they sailed down the hill. I started snowboarding in my teens and am now delighted to be exploring everything Europe’s ski scene has to offer!
