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The XPeng AeroHT “modular flying car”, which will enter mass production with pre-orders beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024, is on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 11, 2024. (AFP/Frederic J. Brown)
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he recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the United States, was a showcase of revolutionary mobility solutions, offering a glimpse into a future where movement is redefined by technology.
The way we walk
Shift Robotics revealed the latest version of its Moonwalker, the world’s first electrical shoes aimed at revolutionizing pedestrian movement. This gadget allows users to walk at speeds equivalent to a run, potentially tripling our walking speed.
According to the company, its clients have already found that warehouse workers responsible for shipping products more than double their productivity by wearing Moonwalkers. But beyond industrial use, this advancement in mobility technology could redefine urban commuting, making walking an efficient and speedy option for city dwellers.
According to the company website, other methods to enhance personal mobility, inline skates, skateboards or bikes, all have a learning curve. But walking, on the other hand, is not only a safe, healthy way of getting around but also part of who we are. So founder Xunjie Zhang made it a mission to enhance walking instead of replacing it.
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