The sneaker company Nike recently unveiled a game-changing robotic shoe designed to help people move faster for longer. The sneaker contains a battery, a drive belt, and a tiny motor to add a subtle boost to each step—mimicking stronger leg muscles.
Created with robotics company Dephy and tested by hundreds of athletes, the system isn’t built for winning races. Instead, it’s designed to make all motion smoother and less tiring. Nike hopes to start selling the robo-shoes within the next few years. “Our job is to dream big,” says Michael Donaghu, an innovation leader at the company.