Overview

• SuperLimbs are robotic arms that extend from a backpack to assist astronauts in standing up after falls.
• The system aims to mitigate the challenges posed by low gravity and cumbersome spacesuits.
• MIT engineers have tested prototypes on volunteers wearing constrictive garments to simulate spacesuit conditions.
• The technology is expected to enhance productivity and safety during NASA's upcoming Artemis missions.
• Researchers are collaborating with NASA to refine and test the system in low-gravity simulators.