# Mobility-Adding Exoskeletons The Unplugged Power Suit Changes the Face of Healthcare By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-12-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplugged-power-suits References: [factor-tech](http://factor-tech.com/health-augmentation/20858-lightweight-unplugged-exoskeletons-to-aid-the-mobile-and-immobile/) & [hiroshima-u.ac.jp](http://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/index.html/) A group of researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan and the Daiya Industry Corporation have created a highly responsive, effective and minimalist exoskeleton. Mobility-assisting exoskeletons are not altogether new as an invention. However, the problem with current models is that not all of the power boost is used to help the wearer or patient, because some of it is needed simply to move the exoskeleton itself along. However, the Unplugged Power Suit gets around this problem by getting rid of batteries and motors. It is completely unplugged as its name suggests, and uses the wearer's natural weight to move itself forward. This exoskeleton makes for a more effective and efficient way to assist the disabled and elderly in their day-to-day mobility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Exoskeletons:** The development of minimalist exoskeletons creates disruptive innovation opportunities in healthcare and mobility industries. - **Unplugged Power Technology:** Unplugged power technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of mobility-assisting exoskeletons. - **Enhanced Efficiency in Exoskeletons:** Exoskeletons with enhanced efficiency offer disruptive innovation opportunities in healthcare and assistive technology industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Efficient and minimalist exoskeletons have the potential to disrupt the healthcare industry by providing more effective mobility assistance for the disabled and elderly. - **Mobility:** The development of unplugged power technology in exoskeletons has the potential to disrupt the mobility industry by revolutionizing the way individuals with mobility challenges move. - **Assistive Technology:** The advancement of enhanced efficiency in exoskeletons opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the assistive technology industry, particularly for individuals with mobility impairments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seniorsupporting-robotic-exoskeletons.md) - [Cutting-Edge Medical Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-exoskeleton.md) - [State-Of-The-Art Exoskeleton Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-technology.md) - [Assistive Upper-Body Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upperbody-exoskeleton.md) - [Rehabilitative Robotic Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-medi-pro.md) - [Portable Trail-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-omega.md) - [Consumer-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhanced-robotics-sportsmate5.md) - [AI-Powered Outdoor Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-x-ultra.md) - [Modular Customization Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-exoskeleton.md)