Gallery: An Exoskeleton That Boosts Biceps Wins James Dyson's $45,000 Prize

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    The winner of this year's James Dyson award is the Titan Arm, a battery-powered upper-body exoskeleton. *Image: Dyson*
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    It was created by a group of students at University of Pennsylvania--the first American team to win the award in its nine year run. *Image: Dyson*
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    The Titan Arm isn't the first exoskeleton, but it may be the first of its kind. *Image: Dyson*
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    With a powered elbow, it adds about 40 pounds of strength to the wearer. *Image: Dyson*
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    The most promising application is in rehabilitation. Since the self-contained device doesn't have to be tethered to any other source, it could be used by patients in their homes. *Image: Dyson*
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    A detail of a machined part. *Image: Dyson*
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    With the $45,000 prize, the team hopes to continue exploring the device's possibilities. *Image: Dyson*
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