Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: DRDO organized the first international workshop on ‘Emerging Technologies & Challenges for Exoskeleton’ in Bengaluru.
What is Exoskeleton?
An exoskeleton is a mobile machine resembling an insect’s exoskeleton, worn by a person. It’s powered by motors, hydraulics, or pneumatics to aid limb movement. Applications include aiding people with disabilities, assisting soldiers in carrying heavy loads, and use in factories and assembly lines.
