She stood up again, and her next steps led her to West Lake.

After trying a lightweight exoskeleton at the Canton Fair, Maria Laura from Argentina was able to walk independently for the first time in years. Days later, she arrived in Hangzhou, strolling by the lake in traditional Chinese dress.

Developed by Hangzhou-based Technik Technology, the 1.8 kg device can run for hours and significantly reduce physical effort — turning technology into something deeply human.