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Revolutionary Soft Exosuit Boosts Astronaut Mobility in Space

11/6/2025

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Researchers at the University of Bristol developed a soft robotic exosuit to enhance astronaut mobility and reduce muscle fatigue during space missions.
The exosuit, made from fabric materials, includes two-layer artificial muscles and Kevlar components for added strength.
It was recently tested at the University of Adelaide's Exterres CRATER facility during the Austrian Space Forum's 'World's Biggest Analog' mission.
Dr. Emanuele Pulvirenti, who handmade the prototype, aims to create a hybrid suit to assist astronauts and individuals needing mobility support on Earth.

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Researchers at the University of Bristol developed a soft robotic exosuit to enhance astronaut mobility and reduce muscle fatigue during space missions.
The exosuit, made from fabric materials, includes two-layer artificial muscles and Kevlar components for added strength.
It was recently tested at the University of Adelaide's Exterres CRATER facility during the Austrian Space Forum's 'World's Biggest Analog' mission.
Dr. Emanuele Pulvirenti, who handmade the prototype, aims to create a hybrid suit to assist astronauts and individuals needing mobility support on Earth.