Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Meet MIT AgeLab's AGNES

Frequent contributor Bruce sent me this link. Apparently he didn't know that I've been acquainted with AGNES for a couple of years.


This suit was designed to provide insight into the physical effects of aging. The various components simulate the changes that occur naturally as we age. Put on this suit and you feel increased fatigue, reduced flexibility in joints and muscles, spinal compression, and difficulty with vision and balance.

2 comments:

  1. Oh, if only it were as easy as 'removing' the Agnes suit.
    Apparently mine is permanently affixed.
    Joking aside...it's always a good thing to be more aware of other people's lot in life.

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  2. I am eagerly awaiting the BRITNEY suit that will make people more aware of the physical effects of youthfulness.

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