20 Gadgets That Give You Real SUPERPOWERS

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Max Sulimau
March 08, 2023

Work! Work! Work! It’s time to look through some of the most innovative gadgets available today that can make your work life easier and more productive than ever before.

From back support systems to exoskeletons, they can help you overcome physical limitations, boost your efficiency, and reduce your risk of injury.

Whether you're a busy professional or just someone who needs a little extra help, these gadgets will make your work life way more enjoyable.

Do you need a safer, more comfortable, and efficient way to work at elevated heights? These traditional-style stilts have been modernized with advanced features, such as a magnesium stilt body and Key & Lock single-sided poles that won't twist.

The S1 Stilts also offer a personalized fit with adjustable stilt height, side pole calf height and positioning, footbed length, forward and backward lean tension, and strap positioning. The wraparound leg bands are made of durable nylon and flex with your movement for ultimate comfort, while the patented Interlock Safety System and non-slip SurPro Super Grip soles provide excellent safety features.

You say you need something to run faster at elevated heights? Bionic Boots are designed with speargun springs that store energy in each stride and release you with longer stride length and better energy recoil. As a result, you move faster.

Just don't forget to adjust the bands according to your activity - jogging or sprinting.

Well, my legs are totally fine now, but what about my head and neck? The Paexo Neck is a super cool neck support that will make your overhead work so much easier.

It's designed to relieve strain on your neck and cervical spine while you're working above your head - let’s say, installing a ceiling or doing a visual inspection. You can fully customize it to fit your body and make it as comfy as possible.

Plus, you can combine it with the Ottobock Shoulder for even more support. The Paexo Neck is light and feels like a dream to wear - it just kinda rests on your head and follows your movements.

Finally, it's really easy to put on and take off, so you don't have to worry about any awkward struggles.

Here's another way to make sure you're safe. EVO is a new upper-body lifting exoskeleton designed to reduce fatigue, increase productivity, and prevent work-related injuries to the neck, shoulders, and back.

Ekso has conducted extensive research on ergonomics over the last three years to create a passive exoskeleton that can make a single person feel like Iron Man with increased strength, stamina, and protection without any additional stress or muscle fatigue.

Once this thing is on, it gives you support with up to 33 lbs of lift assist per arm. The harness fits securely on the upper extremities, has minimal touchpoints, and provides large armholes for a full range of motion in joints and support of muscle activity. Finally, it takes seconds to put on!

Not bad, but what if you need to perform more complicated tasks or have recently undergone surgery? Meet Apex - your extra set of back muscles.

Elastic bands connect a backpack to the thighs and stretch as your muscles extend, then recoil to assist with every lifting motion. It's simple, doesn't require motors or batteries, and moves with the user to reduce spinal muscle and disc forces when bending or squatting. For a practical and worthwhile investment in your workforce, you need assistance, comfort, and freedom of movement, and the Apex delivers on all three.

Here’s a similar product worth checking out. The CrayX is a rugged, waterproof AI wearable tool that provides support for lifting and walking with up to 66 lbs of lifting compensation.

As the wearer moves, the system intelligently collects data to enhance safety effectiveness. All that you can see in the app. That’s what I call active support!

This new exoskeleton called Guardian XO will save you the money you pay for the massage. No matter your physical capacities, with this thing you’ll be able to lift and move large objects easily– up to 198 lbs. 

According to the developer, lifting a weight of 198 lbs will seem to the user as 10 lbs. It’s actually designed for industrial workers and the army because for these guys the human body is never enough. The Guardian is incredibly easy to use – it takes just 30 seconds to put it on and off.

Thanks to the onboard swappable battery you can move around comfortably just like Iron Man. You can even use your own hands while the suit is holding something heavy. I guess this is a must-have.

You have to take risks to perform the task? No way, let the Guardian GT robot do that for you.

It's ideal for industries like nuclear power, construction, and manufacturing, as well as first responders and disaster recovery teams. With a maximum lifting capacity of 992 lb, and seven degrees of freedom in each arm, the Guardian GT robot can handle even the heaviest loads with ease.

Plus, it's compatible with COTS and can reach over 4 feet in front of the platform. The cool thing is that it's all under your control, so you always know what's going to happen.

Here’s another robot from the same manufacturer. The Guardian XT robot can work in dangerous and complicated industrial environments.

You control it using the SenSuit wearable controller, which lets you control the robotic arms and tools while keeping an eye on everything around you.

Guardian can be mounted on different mobile and lift platforms and is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. The robot is battery-operated so it's super portable and can lift up to 440 lbs with two arms.

There are some jobs that require climbing to a height. Modern technologies are finally making that possible for everyone without any ladders.

It took years of research and numerous prototypes to finally make this flying suit possible. It’s equipped with a powerful 1050 horsepower motor that delivers 120,000 rotations per minute. Gas turbines on the hands weigh less than 4 lb each.

Combined with the engine on the back you’ll be able to fly just like Tony Stark. The whole suit weighs about 48 lb. As for the fuel, it uses Jet A1 or Diesel.

Of course, there are still some major issues that need to be solved. The flight time today is only limited to 5-10 minutes. But the current speed record is already really impressive – 84 mph. Can’t wait to try this out!

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Your back hurts already? That sucks. Try the Spinal Armor Back Support System Starter Pack to relieve back pain.

The system includes a patented SMART system technology that helps you stay active and build core muscle strength, which can speed up the healing process.

Made from high-quality, breathable materials, this device is designed to keep your skin dry and comfortable, even during long periods of physical activity or sitting.

Speaking of that, If you suffer from back pain due to poor posture or inadequate chair support, Enyware seat can help.

This seat is easy to install. It places you in the correct position through a front rod that pushes your shoulders, and a cushion that supports your back.

The seat also includes a dynamic armrest that supports your arms during typing sessions. With real-time monitoring and feedback, Enyware helps you build good posture and a healthy sitting habit.

Do you have to move a lot throughout the day, so your legs and knees ache? Roam Robotics, a San Francisco-based company, has developed a wearable robot that can help relieve knee pain and improve mobility.

The technology uses pneumatics instead of electromechanical or hydraulic-powered exoskeletons, enabling the system to be more flexible, lightweight, and cost-effective. Yeah, it looks more like a backpack and a couple of sticks on your legs.

The device also features advanced sensors, a lightweight frame, and the SmartPack controller, that runs proprietary algorithms to recognise user intent and direct the device. SmartPack also includes manual controls, an air compressor and the power source.

The device can run for one to three hours of continuous use and has already undergone a clinical study of knee osteoarthritis participants, with results showing an average of 46% pain reduction and 67% functional improvement.

Don’t tell me that crazy thing is a seat. Well, it actually is! Designed to fit people between 5 and 6.5 feet tall, Chairless Chair is lightweight and comfortable to sit on.

The device utilizes a variable damper to support the wearer's body weight, allowing workers who stand for long periods to sit whenever they want without carrying a stool or folding chair.

The exoskeleton attaches to the heels of the wearer's shoes, thighs via straps, and waist using a belt. The manufacturer also claims that sitting on the device helps to strengthen back and thigh muscles. Will you check that out?

Working in high-risk and complex environments? Wear X-Craft then. Powered by AI and AR technology, this cutting-edge AR headband allows frontline workers to automatically update information and increase efficiency.

It’s compatible with safety helmets and hard hats and can attach various accessories and peripheral devices such as an industrial endoscope or infrared sensor modules to expand its functionality.

X-Craft has an ergonomic design that evenly distributes the weight of the headband for long-lasting comfort. The display is impressive with a 40° field of view and waveguide optics technology that enables see-through display and high contrast ratio. The battery life can last up to 8 hours, and the HD cam with dual main and sub cameras allow you to record 1080P videos. More than enough for a whole day!

Those who use ladders a lot know how unstable they are. Even with someone holding the base. Ladder Safety Rails boasts a breakthrough design that significantly improves user confidence, making it easier to enter and exit a roof with its patented hand rail system.

This is an adjustable ladder stabilizer that installs easily and fits all standard extension ladders, and requires no tools to set up. Its compact design allows for easy transportation, and its lightweight construction adds minimal weight to the ladder. The accessory is durable and provides years of safe, reliable service.

Here’s something truly impressive. Two exoskeletons that will blow your mind. Let’s start with the Arrive, which is 30 feet tall. It offers unique functions and new techniques that expand the range and function of human movements.

It uses mirror technology to replicate human movements, and a link mechanism synchronizes human movements with those of the robot exoskeleton. Mechatronics technology makes more precise movements of the fingers, allowing robots to perform more complex functions.

And this giant called Exosapien weights 20.000 lbs and it can actually flip cars. When you get strapped in, you quickly discover just how difficult it is to control the robot. Your hands grip metal handles, your feet are locked into cycling shoes, and your chest is pressed against a padded bar.

But after tapping "Cowboy Mode" on the tablet, the motors whirred to life and the 59-foot-tall, 20,000-pound exosuit is yours to control.

So what can it do? Anything you want. This mech suit can scale hills, cross rivers, and even flip cars. Pilots control the suit's four identical limbs with their own arms and legs, but it takes good body awareness and rhythm to master.

How to work at a car service with so many broken cars, and you’re not a Hulk? This compact and easy-to-use electric car pusher may come in handy whenever you need to move a car from one place to another.

The pusher helps to tilt the vehicle back and forward, move it to the service to have the car repaired, or relocate the vehicle whenever you need. This little hard worker has a 36-volt 3 Battery System under the hood and can be charged via a standard AC outlet.

The device was designed to move vehicles up to 50k pounds, which means it can easily handle trucks, RVs, trailers, and even buses. No matter what happens, this pusher will get you out of the woods back to the light.

Ok, all of the devices above are used to assist the human. But what if you don’t have a hand for some reason? Here’s a great example of how technology has developed recently.

The arm is shaped specifically for every person using 3D scanning. The prosthesis is equipped with a comfortable and adjustable socket that makes it easy to put on and off.

It supports 6 different grips suitable for various use cases. Also, the user gets really natural and intuitive feedback thanks to the haptic vibrations, beepers and lights.

All the movements like either dropping a cube of sugar into a coffee cup or petting a dog will be smooth and natural. As for the strength, this hand can lift up to 18 lbs. It’s light, comfortable, breathable and suitable even for children over 8..

Another cool feature is the swappable custom covers. For instance, this one is inspired by the Metal Gear Solid games. And there are plenty of different designs for Star Wars and Marvel fans! From now on your limb difference is your superpower!

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