Robotic Exoskeleton enhances human strength and endurance

[adsH]

i think hydrogen feul cell should be used to power the Exososkelaton as gf mentioned.

[Gremlin29]

Having humped a ruck myself I can see the benefit of this device. One must reallize that soldiers do not "carry" all of their kit into battle. It must also be remembered that the battlefield itself is composed of several area elements, all but the FEBA would be appropriate environments for the model illustrated.

[adil]

these exoskeletons remind me of robocop!

[davh12]

It would be nice if the military would acquisition at least the "half exoskeleton that Raytheon or one other group is working on. My knees are trashed after 15 years in the Infantry humping a ruck sack.

Regards,

Dav

[Kilo 2-3]

Would an exoskeleton be adaptable for airborne troops? Paratroopers seem to jump with heavy loads (During D-Day, troopers in the 101st and 82nd Airborne jumped with up to a 100lbs. of gear) and they would benefit from the ability to carry increased loads without a severe reduction in mobility.m

However, the drop might pose a problem (the jumper needs to crumple slightly on impact and an exoskeleton might hinder this. Correct me if I'm wrong)

[davh12]

Raytheon is doing the full body "exo" and a "waist down" prototype like Berkeley

[aussienscale]

Originally Posted by davh12

Raytheon is doing the full body "exo" and a "waist down" prototype like Berkeley

Do you have a reference or a link for us ?

The other direction they are also going in for a mule is "Big Dog"
YouTube - BigDog Overview
A bit noisy I know but it is just a prototype, here is the link to their web
Boston Dynamics: Dedicated to the Science and Art of How Things Move.

Have a look, they have some very interesting bots

[davh12]

Aussienscale,

Yep................I'ts not fielded yet.

Raytheon Company: Time Magazine Names the XOS 2 Exoskeleton "Most Awesomest" Invention of 2010

YouTube - Raytheon Sarcos Exoskeleton
Dave