It sounds like something out of a James Bond film: a robotic exoskeleton that helps you ski better. But the real thing exists. A San Francisco鈥揵ased startup called Roam has developed a breakthrough device that pairs clever mechanics with artificial intelligence to give your lower body a boost when you need it most. For able-bodied skiers, it鈥檚 a performance-enhancement tool that will let you ignore your creaky knees. And for athletes who鈥檝e suffered debilitating injuries, it鈥檚 a chance to once again experience the kind of unadulterated joy that comes from linking turns down a mountainside. 国产吃瓜黑料 contributing editor Nick Heil guides us through this report on the technology-assisted future of sports.
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