Using exoskeletons to assist soldiers in war is an interesting development in modern military science. These devices can be used to enhance the physical capacities of soldiers by providing extra strength and mobility. These devices are also useful for medical purposes. They can also help firefighters in difficult situations.
The US Army is also working on a military exoskeleton. The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit(TALOS) was designed to increase soldier mobility while protecting them from bullets. The physiological subsystem on the skin monitors the wearer's temperature, hydration, as well as other factors. This system helps to reduce fatigue and injury.
The Defender of the Future is an additional exoskeleton currently under development by the US Army. This suit will help soldiers improve their physical attributes, such as endurance, and will also allow them to carry up to 150 kilograms of cargo. This suit also lowers the chance of injury because it allows the wearer to resist repeated exposure to high velocity bullets.
The TALOS collaboration is between the major research institutes of the United States. It also includes major defense contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, Boeing, General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman. It is expected to join the US Army in 2018.
The US Army is also currently working on a second military excoskeleton. This one is even more ambitious than the KOS. Revision Military makes the Kinetic Operations Suit (KOS). The suit does not add any burden to soldiers' movements and provides triple the protection provided by an armored standard suit. It is also able to allow military logisticians the ability to break brick walls and wooden beams.
Special Operations Command has another project to develop a military exoskeleton. Based on an armored exoskeleton, the Tactical Assault Light Operational Suit is being developed. It allows soldiers to move freely. It protects them also from shrapnel or bullets.
The US Army will soon be able to purchase a lightweight, powered exoskeleton. The TALOS project involves a dozen US companies and is expected to enter US Army service in 2018. It is based on an armored exoskeleton. The TALOS Exoskeleton is expected reduce physical strain, fatigue and injuries, as well improve shooting quality.
Exoskeletons may also be used in industrial applications. This technology can be used to make machines that dive to extreme depths, and it could also be used to create military weapons systems. They are also useful for firefighters, construction workers, and skiers to increase their performance. In businesses around the world, exoskeletons are becoming more popular.
EksoBionics was one of the first companies to enter the exoskeleton market. The company supplies bionics suits to hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the United States. It is also one of the first companies to get FDA approval for medical uses of its products. It has been working hard to make its products more user-friendly. It recently released an adjustable foot ankle stiffness feature.
In addition, the company has been making major advances in exoskeleton tech. Its products are also becoming more user-friendly, making them more practical.