It’s Thursday. No, this has nothing to do with Michael Jackson. Instead, it’s about a gadget that promises to make you walk faster without putting in any extra effort. Called Moonwalkers, these futuristic-looking shoes are essentially electric moving sidewalks strapped to your feet. It sounds like something straight out of science fiction, which naturally raises a few questions: Do they actually work? Are they safe? And are they worth the hype? WIRED’s Brent Rose visited Shift Robotics’ research and development lab to find out if these high-tech speed boosters are the real deal or just another flashy gimmick.
Moonwalk Shoes
It’s Thursday. No, this has nothing to do with Michael Jackson. Instead, it’s about a gadget that promises to make you walk faster without putting in any extra effort. Called Moonwalkers, these futuristic-looking shoes are essentially electric moving sidewalks strapped to your feet. It sounds like something straight out of science fiction, which naturally raises a few questions: Do they actually work? Are they safe? And are they worth the hype? WIRED’s Brent Rose visited Shift Robotics’ research and development lab to find out if these high-tech speed boosters are the real deal or just another flashy gimmick.
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