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Japanese robotic muscle suit; OLED screens get flexible

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Japanese Robotic Muscle Suit

Students at Tokyo's University of Science have developed a new version of their muscle suit, a wearable robotic suit that assists the muscles when carrying out strenuous tasks. Read full story

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