Superhumans

Science

Know that sensation you have while running downhill, where you're not fully in control but feel like you could run forever? WIRED writer Amit Katwala tests a wearable AI-powered robotic exoskeleton that enhances running performance by correcting technique—and forcing faster movement. With Olympic sprinter Adam Gemili's coaching and assistance, Amit improves his posture, increases knee lift, and shaves half a second off his 100m time. Could wearable tech push human performance beyond natural limits? To learn more about Adam Gemili, check out his website https://adamgemilifit.com/ and on Instagram @adamgemili Director: Anna O'Donohue; Hamin Kim Director of Photography: Gyeonghyeon Hwang Editor: Matthew Colby; Anna O'Donohue Host: Amit Katwala Expert: Jooeun Ahn; Giuk Lee; Kyungsoo Oh Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Rhyan Lark Camera Operator: Dajeong Jeong Assistant Camera: Sanghyun Yu Sound Mixer: Lee Keunho Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Rachel Kim Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo Assistant Editor: Andy Morell

Technology

WIRED Editor Amit Katwala traveled far and wide for a hands-on look at the future of robotic artificial limbs. Watch as he puts a wearable set of arms inspired by traditional Japanese puppetry through the paces with Dr. Masahiko Inami at the University of Tokyo. Can Amit intuitively manipulate his newly added arms to pick up objects or write with a marker? Then, we visit with Dani Clode and Tamar Makin at the University of Cambridge to get a grip on the technology behind a 3D-printed sixth digit designed to give you two working thumbs on one hand. Will these robotic augmentations be the path to superhuman performance? Dani Clode Design / www.daniclodedesign.com / instagram: @dani_clode The Plasticity Lab / www.plasticity-lab.com / @plasticity-lab.bsky.social MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, part of Cambridge University: Instagram:@mrccbu / @cambridgeuniversity Director: Anna O'Donohue Director of Photography: Thomas Beswick; Giles Cahalane Editor: Matthew Colby; Anna O'Donohue Host: Amit Katwala Expert: Dani Clode; Masahiko Inami; Tamar Makin Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Alexandra Dawson Herren Production Coordinator: Ericka Gourgues-Lutran Assistant Camera: Tokiomi (Toki) Tsuta Sound Mixer: Skirmantas (Spider) Ivanauskas; Michael Panayiotis Production Assistant: Grace O'Connor Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Rachel Kim Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds