and turn on suit at precise time when needed

Batman's suit is fitted with cutting-edge features that helps the caped crusader fight crime.

And now a group of California-based researchers have developed an 'exosuit' that gives soldiers and the aging population 'superhuman' strength.

Called Superflex, this wearable uses motion sensors, accelerometers and gyroscopes to read the speed and angles of the owner's legs and adjust its movements accordingly.

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Agroup of California-based researchers have developed an 'exosuit' that gives soldiers and the aging population 'superhuman' strength. Called Superflex, this wearable uses motion sensors, accelerometers and gyroscopes to read the speed and angles of the owner's legs and adjust its movements accordingly

HOW DOES SUPERFLEX WORK? What makes Superflex worthy of a superhero is that it has onboard sensory that learn the wearer's movements, which is used to turn on the power at the precise moment it is needed. The current prototype is a soft suit that fits most body types. It sends out a jolt of supporting power to the legs, arms or torso when users needs some extra help with a heavy load or, as for the elderly, walking assistance. Since the suit only kicks the power on when the wearer needs it, it has a much longer battery life compared to those that are constantly in motion or powered. Advertisement

As part of DARPA's Warrior Web Program, this technology is being used to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal injuries caused by dynamic events typically found in combat zones.

The team behind this innovation spun out of SRI International last month and is still working to refine the prototype, but they are also seeking partners to start commercializing.

What makes this suit worthy of a superhero is that it has onboard sensory that learns the wearer's movements, which is used to turn on the power at the precise moment it is needed.

The current prototype is a soft suit that fits most body types.

It sends out a jolt of supporting power to the legs, arms or torso when users needs some extra help with a heavy load or, as for the elderly, walking assistance.

A walker is a cost effective solution for those who have issues with mobility, but 'it completely disempowers, removes dignity, removes freedom, and causes a whole host of other psychological problems,' SRI Ventures president Manish Kothari says.

'Superflex's goal is to remove all of those areas that cause psychological-type encumbrances and, ultimately, redignify the individual.'

Batman's suit is fitted with cutting-edge features that helps the caped crusader fight crime, but Superflex was developed for soldiers and the elderly. Since the suit only kicks the power on when the wearer needs it, it has a much longer battery life compared to those that are constantly in motion or powered

This technology was developed to help a senior with shaky hands maintain a steady grip.

Or a soldier could wear the 'exosuit' to conserve energy while carrying a heavy pack.

Since the suit only kicks the power on when the wearer needs it, it has a much longer battery life compared to those that are constantly in motion or powered.

'For an elderly or general population with reduced mobility due to injury or disease, [the suit] could restore mobility and independence and therefore increase the quality of life,' says Volker Bartenbach, an exoskeleton researcher at ETH Zurich, who is not involved with Superflex.

What makes this suit worthy of a superhero is that it has onboard sensory that learn the wearer's movements, which is used to turn on the power at the precise moment it is needed. The current prototype is a soft suit that fits most body types

Bartenbach explains that it could give people the power to climb stairs again.

This technology could increase productivity and reduce the number of injuries in the workplace.

Superflex isn't the first exoskeleton designed to give humans superhuman strength, but this variant uses muscle-like actuation, comfortable and soft skin attachment, and electronically releasable spring elements to minimize mass, bulk, and noise as well as eliminate constraints on natural joint motions.

As part of DARPA's Warrior Web Program, this technology is being used to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal injuries caused by dynamic events typically found in combat zones. The team behind this innovation spun out of SRI International last month and is still working to refine the prototype

Panasonic has designed its own line of exoskeletons that turns industrial workers and sportsmen into ‘Iron Man’.

The Assist Suit AWN-03 gives you the power to repeatedly pick up hefty items without straining your back and the PLN-01 'NINJA' helps you get over the roughest terrain and not break a sweat.