On January 29, ten AI-powered exoskeletons debuted at Mount Tai, attracting over 200 users for a fee of 60 yuan to 80 yuan ($8 - $11 USD) per use during a week-long trial. Co-developed by Taishan Cultural Tourism Group and Kenqing Technology, this device is designed to wrap around users’ waists and thighs and weighs in at just 1.8 kilograms.
Powered by AI algorithms, it can sense users’ movements and provide synchronized assistance to ease the burden of legs. Each robotic exoskeleton runs on two batteries, lasting for about five hours. It generally takes six hours to climb to the top. Currently in beta testing, the exoskeletons are expected to hit the mass market in early March.
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