Reader Response (Draft #3)
In the article” Where’s My Supersuit?” Zelik (2019) highlights the attributes and benefits of a spring-powered exosuit, which aims to prevent lower back pain in the majority of adults. The article also mentions that most adults have or will deal with lower back pain someday, and the suit will help to lessen stress on those muscles. Zelik mentions that the exosuit consists of common clothing material with an “assistive fabric elastic band”, coupled with an on-off switch that is activated when needed. Due to the absence of batteries and motors, users can move normally when the suit is turned off, while other exoskeletons are bulky, uncomfortable and interfere with movement. Zelik also adds that owing to the sleek design of the exosuit, it is hardly noticeable when worn under everyday clothing. From my point of view, the required qualities of an effective exosuit should help ease the tension placed on the back, not hinder the usual daily routine of the user and be affordable for labour-in...