Scientists at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee are developing a mechanism to help runners go much faster.
https://www.newscientist.com/articl...uld-help-us-run-more-than-50-per-cent-faster/
They estimate that Usain Bolt could reach speeds of 50mph, approaching the speeds achieved by Astronaut Steve Austin in the 1970's
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ueOKdYj6guI
The system of springs ensures that leg action continues to power forward motion even when not in contact with the ground and achieves bicycle like efficiency without the need for a shiny new bicycle.
https://www.newscientist.com/articl...uld-help-us-run-more-than-50-per-cent-faster/
They estimate that Usain Bolt could reach speeds of 50mph, approaching the speeds achieved by Astronaut Steve Austin in the 1970's
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ueOKdYj6guI
The system of springs ensures that leg action continues to power forward motion even when not in contact with the ground and achieves bicycle like efficiency without the need for a shiny new bicycle.