Photography is one of the best and fun ways to enjoy nature. However, for many, the physical demands of outdoor tourism can be overwhelming, forcing people to stay at home or stick to easily accessible, often overcrowded, photo spots. That’s where Vastnaut comes in with the Vastnaut One, the world’s first AI powered 4×4 exoskeleton. It works with your body to reduce stress and enable you to go farther and explore places you wouldn’t otherwise be able to.
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Traveling in rugged terrain is difficult enough with the essentials required for safe tourism. Food, water, clothing and protective equipment are heavy. Add in the camera equipment that photographers always want to have with them, including cameras, high-end lenses, and other accessories, and suddenly even the spry veteran photographer will find himself overwhelmed by the load.
Vastnaut One is a wearable, battery-powered exoskeleton that supports the wearer’s vital joints, reduces strain on their body, and enables them to explore otherwise inaccessible terrain. Using advanced technology developed through extensive study of how the human body moves in different environments, Vastnaut One’s VastDrive System uses motors, batteries, and precision controls to coordinate multiple joints in real time in response to changes in terrain, ensuring the wearer gets the support they need, as they need it.
Vastnaut One is a 4×4 exoskeleton, meaning it has four vehicles that support four joints. In this case, it supports each knee and both hips. With additional equipment, the wearer can remove the knee supports and have only hip support, a lightweight option for uncomplicated terrain where knee support is not required.
Everyone’s body is unique. People are shaped differently and move in different ways, so the onboard VastSynergy AI Engine has the latest AI network that analyzes the joint mechanics of each person and the person’s height, weight and heart rate to adapt to their needs.
The Vastnaut team has trained its Vastnaut One software using millions of moving parts, a dedicated motion capture lab, and hundreds of programmed motions. The result is an end-to-end AI solution with multi-dimensional analysis of an individual’s biomechanics, movement, and physiology at all times.
Vastnaut was founded by engineers with expertise in robotics, biomechanics, and control systems with a clear vision that technology should help people in practical and meaningful ways. In the case of Vastnaut One, the goal is to use technology to help people explore new places and enjoy their favorite places with ease and less stress on their bodies.
How Vastnaut One Helps Outdoor Photographers Travel
As every hiker knows, climbing is hard work. Each additional piece of equipment makes it more difficult. As the trails get steeper, the Vastnaut One goes into overdrive to ensure the wearer’s effort remains controlled and stable, meaning you can go further and, consequently, get better photos.
The Vastnaut One’s Ascent Power reduces ascent power by 30 percent, reduces overall exercise by 32 percent, and keeps the wearer’s heart rate 34 percent lower than if they were not wearing the exoskeleton.
It also reduces physical wear and tear from carrying an extra load. Vastnaut says the wearer’s knee force is reduced by 35 percent, and the overall reduction in joint stress is equal to 200 percent of the wearer’s body weight.
All of this adds up, greatly reducing the physical challenges of mountain climbing. The Vastnaut One works close to your bag, too, and the exoskeleton won’t get in the way of a heavy bag or a stiff frame for a hiking bag. With Vastnaut One’s active support for the lower body at the hips and knees, a heavy load will feel light up to 18 kilograms (about 40 pounds).
The exoskeleton itself is not heavy. Constructed primarily of carbon fiber, the Vastnaut One weighs only 2.7 kilograms (less than six kilograms). It has an IP54 rating against water and dust, and folds up to fit in a bag when not in use.
Vastnaut One works in conjunction with a smart app compatible with the exoskeleton and allows the wearer to change settings in real time and monitor its performance. It has built-in movements, including Care, Fitness, and Sprint, that handle different levels and levels of activity. Removable, rechargeable batteries provide four and a half hours of runtime, supporting routes of up to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles).
Why A Photographer Would Want An Exoskeleton Like Vastnaut One
There is no doubt that exoskeletons dressed like Vastnaut One are still an unusual product. In the consumer market, this is still a new concept. However, photographers are familiar with wearable products designed to make their lives easier and their burdens lighter. Photographers’ vests with attached details are a common sight in the field, for example. Backpacks are carefully designed with special shapes and materials to make loads lighter. On the climbing side, it is common to see people with integrated braces, including sometimes strong carbon fiber ones on their knees.
Vastnaut One makes the same promises about reducing weight and stress, albeit with AI algorithms, extensive biomechanics analysis, and battery-powered motors. For photographers with heavy equipment and great desires about the shots they want to get, including unique images that are far from the straight path, physical limitations and fatigue are major obstacles. Vastnaut One aims to help people overcome them. Photographers will be able to get to their destination, with all the gear they want, and not get tired when they get there.
The Australian landscape photographer tested Vastnaut One as part of his outdoor photography expeditions, hauling more than 16 kg (35 pounds) of gear down cliffs and through the rainforest.
During the hardest parts, his heart rate remained at 20 to 30 beats per minute than normal, except for Vastnaut One, and he said that the exoskeleton greatly reduced the load and stress on his body.
This is just one possible, albeit common, use case. Although Vastnaut One allowed the photographer to reach far and save his energy better on a multi-day trip, it can also help photographers regain their ability to explore.
As many photographers know well, an aging body often means taking shortcuts, packing lighter bags, or perhaps avoiding certain routes altogether. Vastnaut One is designed to reopen and innovate for people, including photographers.
Finally, outdoor photographers care a lot about being able to get out and enjoy nature, see beautiful things and take great photos. There is nothing more fun than seeing new vistas and taking beautiful shots. The Vastnaut One exoskeleton is designed to help people take more photos, even those that photographers thought they couldn’t.
Vastnaut Promotional Campaign Available Now
Photographers can place a deposit for Vastnaut One on the official website now. Early supporters will receive pre-order discounts as well as other limited edition gifts. Prospective customers can find the best deals now and stay updated with Vastnaut One’s upcoming launches through Vastnaut’s website and Instagram.
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