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What if you could experience Moon-like gravity without leaving Earth? Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s Rekimoto Lab developed Lunavity, a 60 kg drone backpack designed to simulate low-gravity movement. Using multiple rotors, it can provide enough upward thrust to offset up to 50 kg of body weight, helping users jump higher, stay airborne longer, and land more gently. Sensors automatically adjust the thrust based on the wearer’s movements. Early demonstrations showed users making powerful jumps, dunking basketballs, reaching fruit from trees, and clearing obstacles in a single leap. The project explores how technology could recreate a reduced-gravity experience on Earth. #lunavity #robotics #futuretech #innovation #technology