Nike Unveils Project Amplify: Battery-Powered Anklet for Motor-Assisted Running and Walking
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Nike has unveiled early concept designs for Project Amplify, a battery-powered anklet developed in collaboration with robotics company Dephy. The device attaches to the lower leg and provides motorized assistance to help everyday athletes walk or run more often, faster, and with greater ease. The technology represents Nike's exploration of motor-assisted athletic performance enhancement.
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Project Amplify was designed by Nike in collaboration with robotics company Dephy so that everyday athletes can walk or run more often, faster and with more ease, according to the brand.
Nike has released early designs of a battery-powered anklet that adheres to a person's lower leg to give them a motorised "boost" while running or walking
