'Exoskeleton robot' assists mountain climbers

A story about an "exoskeleton robot" assisting climbers on Taishan Mountain in Shandong province, one of China's most popular mountain tourist spots, garnered widespread attention.

Weighing only 1.8 kg, this robotic leg device uses advanced ergonomics, power, electronics and AI algorithms to perceive lower limb movements and provide timely assistance, making mountain climbing a much easier endeavor.

Guo Yanqi contributed to this story.