Remember that HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) exoskeleton from the real-life Cyberdyne? Ahead of plans to rent the suit to those with mobility issues (or Iron Man fantasies), it’s now being tested on the streets of Tokyo. Here’s the video:
https://gizmodo.com/mass-production-planned-for-hal-exoskeleton-your-perso-5206539
The full suit comes in three sizes, with the largest weighing 50lbs (though it seems you don’t notice that when you’re wearing it). It now looks like single and two leg versions will rent for about $1570 and $2300 per month.
Despite the tests, Cyberdyne still won’t say when the HAL suit will reach the greater public. Check out the vid, the future looks super strange. [HPlus Magazine]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_k30yeCk4c
Older video showing the suit can help users lift up to 10x the weight they normally could:
