# IEEE Spectrum: soft exoskeleton uses artificial muscles without motors to assist walking

_Monday, July 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT · Robotics · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Researchers in China have developed a soft exoskeleton to assist walking that uses artificial muscles instead of motors. IEEE Spectrum announced the development in an X post on July 20, 2026. The post included a link to an article on the IEEE Spectrum website detailing the technology. No further details about the exoskeleton's design, testing, or availability were provided in the post.

## Sources

- [IEEESpectrum](https://x.com/IEEESpectrum/status/2079205132630171774)

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