Exoskeleton helps exhausted hiker walk down Table Mountain
A battery-powered exoskeleton helped an exhausted hiker walk down Table Mountain. The 47-year-old woman was struggling on the steep descent. It is the first time such tech was used in a South African mountain rescue.
She was hiking with family up Platteklip Gorge on Saturday afternoon. They reached the top after the cableway had closed for the day. Fading light left them with a long descent ahead. The family called Wilderness Search and Rescue early. A paramedic joined the rescue team.
A small team met them on the trail. They fitted her with a Hypershell Exoskeleton. The lightweight device wraps around the hips and thighs. It powers the wearer's natural walking movement and eases tired legs.
Her steps grew steadier and her confidence improved. She walked down on her own feet with the team beside her. The operation ended shortly after 11pm. Context: The rescue shows how simple tech can keep mountain emergencies small.
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