Jul 06 2011
If you’re into powersuits, check out this military exoskeleton
The U.S. Army is testing a new exoskeleton that can hopefully increase physical endurance of soldiers so that they can carry an unusually large pack of equipment through wildly rugged terrain for extended distances. Currently, the exoskeleton allows a soldier to do 12 miles (half a marathon) while lugging 200 lbs. We’re not quite at the level of Iron-Man (yet!) but this is a promising development. Off the battlefield, it might also allow the paralyzed to walk again. Very exciting…