Enki Wearable Robotics is a cutting-edge exoskeleton designed to assist emergency response in hydrogeological disasters, such as floods, landslides and other potential hazards that arise from excess groundwater. An entrant in the James Dyson Awards 2024, Enki is developed by a team from Università IUAV di Venezia in Italy. The wearable robotic device provides muscular support to rescuers, reducing physical strain and improving their mobility in challenging environments that require them to move individuals with movement impairments.
The wearable system features a voice activated exoskeleton with integrated EMG sensors that detect limb movements, providing dynamic and proportional support. Additionally the exoskeleton is lightweight, waterproof, functions as a lifejacket and is embedded with supporting technology such as LED lighting and a GPS. Paired with the wearable is a customizable software interface to adjust anthropometric parameters for optimal fit and efficiency.
Enki design is described as a standout exoskeleton specifically tailored for flood related emergency response, designed to assist rescuers during emergencies, enhancing physical support by reducing fatigue, improving mobility in challenging environments, and ensuring operational safety.
