Moonwalker motorized shoes learn your stride
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“Shift Robotics has released the Moonwalker Dusk, a pair of motorized shoes that use AI to learn the wearer's gait in about ten steps. The shoes allow users to walk at speeds up to 7 mph and feature integrated lighting.”
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