Nike's bionic sneakers use motors and sensors to enhance walking and running speed

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Nike unveiled Project Amplify, battery-powered bionic sneakers designed to propel wearers forward, aiming to enhance walking and running speed. The system features sneakers with carbon fiber plates attached to 3D-printed titanium leg shells containing motors and sensors, controlled via a phone app. This innovation is part of a broader trend in footwear technology to assist and expand human mobility, with a commercial launch planned for 2028.


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