Beetle-L1

Description

The Beetle-L1 is a gravity redistribution wearable, sometimes called a gravity-compensating device. Its goal is to take heavy loads off the user’s back and partially drive their weight into the ground using an external path away from the body. It is meant to offload as much as 50% of the loads from the back to the foot’s inner side and into the ground.

Specifications:

• Kinetic energy storage components (up to 5 Nm)
• Accessible release at the hips
• Supports running up to 16 km/h (10 mph)
• Device load 5.7kg (12.5 lb)

Best for users who are:

• Form 1.6m to 1.9m in height (5’3″ to 6’4″)
• Waistline 60 to 110 cm (23.5″ to 43″)

Maximum Supported Loads:

• 35kg to 110kg on the back (77lb – 242 lb)
• Detachable shoulder attachment supports 35kg rated and 60kg maximum load (77lb – 132lb)

Envisioned applications: forestry, emergency response, patrols, disaster management.

Shenzhen Kenqing Technology Co., Ltd, A1 1F, Shanshui Building A, Nanshanyungu Innovation Industrial Park, No.1183 Liuxian Ave, Nanshan District, Shenzhen,P.R.C, China, website

Note that for international sales outside of China, Kenqing exoskeletons are sold under “Luban Exoskeleton Technology, Germany, website

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