In prototype form, an assistive undergarment device is worn by a mannequin. It has a dark grey upper, light grey center, and technological components in blue green. The undergarment is a half-body suit composed of materials that include engineered fabric, motors, batteries and control boards. In the calves area are blue-green hexagonal pods attach to three streams of blue-green lining. Three similar pods appear in the back area where it is connected to two seams that run down the spinal area. The pods form a network of smart technology that adds strength to the user. The device aligns with the muscular composition of the wearer.

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Suit Prototype, Superflex Aura Power

This is a Suit prototype. It was designed by fuseproject, Seismic (previously Superflex, Menlo Park, California, USA, founded 2016) and Seismic (previously Superflex, Menlo Park, California, USA, founded 2016).

This object is not part of the Cooper Hewitt's permanent collection. It was able to spend time at the museum on loan from fuseproject as part of Access+Ability.

It is dated 2016. Its medium is engineered fabric, motors, batteries, control boards.

The Aura Power Suit is an undergarment designed to assist people with mobility. Anatomically configured to align with the muscular composition of each wearer, the hexagonal pods form a wearable network of smart technology that adds strength to muscles and joints. The final design will integrate all the electric piece that is comfortable, stylish, easy to clean and put on, and high-performing.

It is credited Lent by fuseproject.