Exoskeletons power new hiking experience in scenic areas in E China's Anhui

HUANGSHAN, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort.

The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill assistance and downhill cushioning to protect knees and reduce leg strain.

With a growing number of hikers in recent years, the area now offers over 20 such robots, using technology to deliver a smarter mountain climbing experience.

A staff member instructs tourists on wearing exoskeleton robots in the Qiyun Mountain scenic area of Xiuning County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

Tourists wearing exoskeleton robots hike in the Qiyun Mountain scenic area of Xiuning County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

Tourists wearing exoskeleton robots hike in the Qiyun Mountain scenic area of Xiuning County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

A staff member instructs a tourist on wearing exoskeleton robots in the Qiyun Mountain scenic area of Xiuning County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

Tourists wearing exoskeleton robots hike in the Qiyun Mountain scenic area of Xiuning County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

A staff member instructs a tourist on wearing exoskeleton robots in the Qiyun Mountain scenic area of Xiuning County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)