Friday, April 19, 2024

Energy-recycling stairs could replace stairlifts

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For most people stairs are a minor inconvenience, but for those with mobility issues theyre a nightmare. However, the tedious ascent is set to get a lot easier thanks to new energy-recycling stairs that are currently in the works. The idea is that the steps will help folks reduce the effort they expend in their journey by cushioning or boosting their efforts.

The design is the work of a group of mechanical engineers, biomedical engineers and computer scientists at Georgia Tech. Th……
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