So are the Moonwalker, the fastest shoes in the world: they promise to increase speed by 250%

Lack of exercise produces a deterioration in the way people move. For those who have lost their rhythm and do not want to be late for appointments, a great option is moonwalkersconsidered the fastest shoes in the world.

The creator of this marvel is Shift Robotics, a company derived from Carnegie Mellon University (USA), has developed footwear that increases walking speed up to 250%.

Moonwalkers work like skates that fit into any shoe. The added bonus is that you don’t need to know how to ride these fast wheels.

Its creator, Xunjie Zang explains that to move it is not necessary to resort to the characteristic movement of the skates. “You don’t need to swing, just walk faster to speed up and slower to slow down,” explains Zhang.

The secret is that the wheels of the invention are smaller and are not arranged in one line, which makes it easier to balance. According to its developers anyone can upload.

The shoe uses a 300-watt electric motor – recharges via USB C in an hour and a half – connected to eight skating wheels, which provides a maximum speed of 11 kilometers per hour and a radius of 10 kilometers.

This body device is attached to the shoes using ergonomic hinges. Its flexibility in construction allows the foot to bend naturally at the toes, preserving mobility and balance.

Normally people walk at a speed between 4 and 6.4 kilometers per hour. Moonwalkers reach a maximum speed of approximately 11.26 km/h. Their creators designed them to reach just that speed, even when they’re going downhill.

Moonwalkers, or “walk with a Tesla”

The founder of Shift Robotics, claimed that the Moonwalkers contained “everything you find in a Tesla”” in a pair of shoes.

According to Shift Robotics, his invention is also expected to be used on stairs. To do this, individuals must perform a special gesture which lock the wheels so they can climb without slipping.

According to the creators of Moonwalkers, artificial intelligence also works with the powertrain to adapt to different ways of walking and make the gait feel natural.

The shoes are also designed to be easy to put on and use, with intuitive built-in controls to turn off the engine so you can climb stairs or walk normally.

“We believe in a future where everything can be reached on foot. Our first step is to help people walk effortlessly at running speed.”

Moonwalkers do not glide freely on the sidewalk. They are saved in Lock Mode, where the electronic brake locks the wheels. To enter Shift Mode, where you walk at sprint speeds, lift your right heel into the air and rotate it clockwise toward your left leg.

The Shift Robotics team has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring them to market, raising over $50,000. The base model can be purchased starting at $900 and will only be delivered in 2023.

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