Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an innovative soft harness system that functions like a pair of shorts. It reduces the strain on the user when walking or jogging by up to 18%. The system, called WalkON, promises to make people more agile and active. It represents more than just an exoskeleton. The device consists of sensors that monitor the stress on tendons and then activate cables that strap around the quadriceps muscles, providing support during movement. TUM said the system adapts to each user's speed and hip angle. Studies have shown that wearing WalkON significantly reduces energy expenditure. It is reduced by 18% in young people walking uphill for 500 meters and 10% in older people on flat terrain. This is equivalent to an instant weight loss of 10 and 6 kilograms respectively. According to the authors of the project, the exoskeleton will be useful for the elderly and people with poor health, allowing them to maintain an active lifestyle