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Actually, pretty interesting technology companies are putting together here. I'd think something similar would be great in First Responder careers and those with physical handicaps.
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Jophiel wrote:
Pack your own lunch and bring nothing but Pixie Stix and Pop Rocks and get your liberty on.
Good thing we already have a counter in place in case the exo-suit ever falls into enemy hands.
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About time we enter an age of super science. I'm going to look for a radioactive genetically altered spider.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
I've been following this technology since earlier this year maybe it was since last year for 20 years.
When you can't remember the actual date, just go with the meme.
Edited, Jul 5th 2011 6:51am by Poldaran
When you can't remember the actual date, just go with the meme.
Edited, Jul 5th 2011 6:51am by Poldaran
Robosoldier's best friend.
We've been hearing about this type of equipment for at least a decade. Nice to see some progress, but...
200lbs over 20 kilometers, then what?
I'm guessing this kind of thing will be more useful for setting up an outpost or loading/unloading cargo on base, and isn't really all that useful in an extended field work scenario? There can't be that many ways to charge a battery in the field. I've got zero military experience, so I guess I'm kinda fishing for input here.
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Lockheed Martin's HULC is an un-tethered, battery powered, hydraulic-actuated anthropomorphic exoskeleton that provides users the ability to carry loads up to 200 pounds for up to 20 kilometers on a single battery charge over all terrains
200lbs over 20 kilometers, then what?
I'm guessing this kind of thing will be more useful for setting up an outpost or loading/unloading cargo on base, and isn't really all that useful in an extended field work scenario? There can't be that many ways to charge a battery in the field. I've got zero military experience, so I guess I'm kinda fishing for input here.
Things like this tend to be limited at first, then tech progress and engineering improvements extend the usefulness and general applicability. Thanks for the OP, it's a very interesting development, especially if you are a fan of mecha games/anime, and Appleseed by Masamune Shirow. 
I've seen a civilian alternative developed in Japan, which is more designed towards aiding the physically handicapped and frail to live more mobile lives. The Japanese version leans towards articulated support struts, rather than encompassing armouring.
I've seen a civilian alternative developed in Japan, which is more designed towards aiding the physically handicapped and frail to live more mobile lives. The Japanese version leans towards articulated support struts, rather than encompassing armouring.
BrownDuck wrote:
I'm guessing this kind of thing will be more useful for setting up an outpost or loading/unloading cargo on base, and isn't really all that useful in an extended field work scenario? There can't be that many ways to charge a battery in the field. I've got zero military experience, so I guess I'm kinda fishing for input here.
And yes, I am a little disturbed my first thought of 20km was that it was a short march.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
And then the technology goes from military to civilian, and some fat **** uses it to load palettes of McDonalds chicken nuggets into his car.
Tarub wrote:
And then the technology goes from military to civilian, and some fat @#%^ uses it to load palettes of McDonalds chicken nuggets into his car.
George Carlin wrote:
I think it’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.
lolgaxe wrote:
Tarub wrote:
And then the technology goes from military to civilian, and some fat @#%^ uses it to load palettes of McDonalds chicken nuggets into his car.
What about an exoskeleton with Wi-fi ?
"Lol, nice grammar @#%^. I could lift you and throw you off a cliff with one hand"
You live within 12 miles of me, right ?
Edited, Jul 5th 2011 3:19pm by Tarub
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