Lunavity drone backpack from University of Tokyo
by Terrymiller: University of Tokyo
Bro the University of Tokyo cooked up a wearable multi-rotor called Lunavity that lets you jump two to three times higher than normal. It straps on like a backpack and generates constant upward thrust to hold your body weight mid-air, so you hang longer and float back down like gravity got nerfed 🔥
Transcript (en)
Back in 2018, researchers at the University of Tokyo developed a drone backpack called Lunavity. It's a wearable multi-rotor system designed to help users jump two to three times higher than normal and float slowly back down. The prototype uses a multi-rotor configuration worn on the back, with the rotors generating constant upward thrust to support the user's body weight during a jump. This allows users to stay in the air longer, while creating a natural feeling of reduced gravity.
