Can This Robotic Suit Make An Average Guy Run Faster - WIRED
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Date: 2025-04-20
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curtisbme
That is indeed an excellent stride for an 85 year old man. If he can just get legs to move half as much as his arms, he'll be able to compete with folks in their 70's!
But on a serious note, this is not how you test this contraption, at all. You can't have someone who hasn't run, apparently ever, test it as their run-to-run variance is going to be large. Also, you do not coach them how to get closer to a normal human running form and then attribute any gains to the contraption. This thing is pointless for running faster even if it actual do anything because isn't like an ebike, you aren't running as a commute or for sightseeing, and if it did help you go a little faster, who cares You didn't get faster and you couldn't use it in competition so what would be the point If aim and the topic was about some sort of disability aid, then there is something to talk about.
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That is indeed an excellent stride for an 85 year old man. If he can just get legs to move half as much as his arms, he'll be able to compete with folks in their 70's!
But on a serious note, this is not how you test this contraption, at all. You can't have someone who hasn't run, apparently ever, test it as their run-to-run variance is going to be large. Also, you do not coach them how to get closer to a normal human running form and then attribute any gains to the contraption. This thing is pointless for running faster even if it actual do anything because isn't like an ebike, you aren't running as a commute or for sightseeing, and if it did help you go a little faster, who cares You didn't get faster and you couldn't use it in competition so what would be the point If aim and the topic was about some sort of disability aid, then there is something to talk about.
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TheLethalSmile
My issue is that he was being taught how to run more effectively throughout the video, and in between sprints. It was difficult for me to determine if it was the effect of learning proper sprinting form versus the machine helping that increased his time at the end. I believe it would show the benefits of the machine with a more seasoned sprinter. Also, would the machine provide as much benefit to someone who already has perfect form as to someone who doesn't like Amit I'd love to see these topics explored! Great video, and much love!
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My issue is that he was being taught how to run more effectively throughout the video, and in between sprints. It was difficult for me to determine if it was the effect of learning proper sprinting form versus the machine helping that increased his time at the end. I believe it would show the benefits of the machine with a more seasoned sprinter. Also, would the machine provide as much benefit to someone who already has perfect form as to someone who doesn't like Amit I'd love to see these topics explored! Great video, and much love!
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okeyeet13
Nice vid, but i feel like you have already analysed data and know what the device does and because of that it feels like you a influenced by that. It would be nice to have someone that thinks its just a running posture recording device and do the same test, and see what the results would be.
Still a verry good vid
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Nice vid, but i feel like you have already analysed data and know what the device does and because of that it feels like you a influenced by that. It would be nice to have someone that thinks its just a running posture recording device and do the same test, and see what the results would be.
Still a verry good vid
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MrFackoffline
I'd really recommend implement some sprinting almost for everyone who sits a lot. Learning the proper sprinting form changed my walking style and anterior pelvic tilt. It teaches to finally activate glutes and hamstrings. Also you feel overall athletic and ready to go.
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I'd really recommend implement some sprinting almost for everyone who sits a lot. Learning the proper sprinting form changed my walking style and anterior pelvic tilt. It teaches to finally activate glutes and hamstrings. Also you feel overall athletic and ready to go.
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invox9490
Has someone who has trained sports for decades, I can confidently say. You are not a natural.
BUT everything can be trained, and you did improve in a short amount of time. Wether it was the suit or just following the coach instructions, is debatable.
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Has someone who has trained sports for decades, I can confidently say. You are not a natural.
BUT everything can be trained, and you did improve in a short amount of time. Wether it was the suit or just following the coach instructions, is debatable.
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Toru-Higashi
People, STOP being such bellends. Think for maybe 3 seconds while looking at the title of the video: to whom is this tech meant to It's not the experienced runners or athletes. Making fun of the host for his running form is lame.
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People, STOP being such bellends. Think for maybe 3 seconds while looking at the title of the video: to whom is this tech meant to It's not the experienced runners or athletes. Making fun of the host for his running form is lame.
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sachamm
Dude gives him a countdown when he's wearing the suit. That's an easy 1/2 second right there. Then he was coached after the non-suit run and before the suit run. I mean talk about giving the suit every advantage.
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Dude gives him a countdown when he's wearing the suit. That's an easy 1/2 second right there. Then he was coached after the non-suit run and before the suit run. I mean talk about giving the suit every advantage.
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jellogiant
interesting that he noted his steps per minute decreasing as a positive. The moment you leave the ground you start slowing down, you want MORE steps per minute not fewer.
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interesting that he noted his steps per minute decreasing as a positive. The moment you leave the ground you start slowing down, you want MORE steps per minute not fewer.
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roanne_li
Nice experiment, I appreciate the use of different methods to study how the suit actually improves running in terms of gait, speed, and force. Pretty cool stuff
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Nice experiment, I appreciate the use of different methods to study how the suit actually improves running in terms of gait, speed, and force. Pretty cool stuff
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cloidless
Very cool! Would be fun to see and actual runner too, both sprinter and long distance. Someone who can't shave of a lot of their time off easily.
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Very cool! Would be fun to see and actual runner too, both sprinter and long distance. Someone who can't shave of a lot of their time off easily.
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gabone9861
I always liked this type of documentary style videos about sports science, but the guy that was before Gonzalez was much fit for these though
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I always liked this type of documentary style videos about sports science, but the guy that was before Gonzalez was much fit for these though
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Julzaa
I love how straight the Korean coach was being with him, explaining exactly what was wrong/weird about his running technique
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I love how straight the Korean coach was being with him, explaining exactly what was wrong/weird about his running technique
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wired
Another argument for having a regular person alongside Olympic athletes who make sport look so easy! Interesting stuff!
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Another argument for having a regular person alongside Olympic athletes who make sport look so easy! Interesting stuff!
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