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Lightweight robotic trousers “will allow astronauts to move more freely in space”

The exosuit is being worn underneath the astronaut's spacesuit during the ADAMA simulation mission in Adelaide. (Dr. Emanuele Pulvirenti via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

Astronauts could soon be able to move more freely in space thanks to robotic trousers developed by British scientists.

Lightweight robotic trousers “will allow astronauts to move more freely in space”

The artificial muscles in the suit consist of two layers: an outer nylon layer and an inner thermoplastic layer that allows airtight inflation. (Dr. Emanuele Pulvirenti via SWNS)

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