Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania in the engineering department built a robotic hand that can help the wearer to lift extra 18 pounds.
The Titan Arm it looks like it came out of a science fiction movie, but its creators say it's designed for ordinary people who need extra muscle for their work or for physical recovery.
In technical terms, the device is an attachable exoskeleton for the arm. In simple language, is essentially an arm brace that connects to a battery found in a backpack.
The project is based on existing body equipment studies. "Several research companies have built exoskeletons to help paralyzed people, although current models not approved for retail can cost from $ 50.000 to up to $ 100.000," according to Huffington Post.
The final product that you'll see in the video below costs less than $2.000.
