Using exoskeletons to assist soldiers in war is an interesting development in modern military science. These devices can help soldiers increase their strength and mobility. They can also be used in medical situations and are able to help firefighters escape dangerous situations.
The US Army is also developing a military exoskeleton. The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit(TALOS) was designed to increase soldier mobility while protecting them from bullets. A physiological subsystem against the skin would monitor the temperature of the wearer, hydration, and other factors. The system reduces fatigue and prevents injuries.
The Defender of the Future is an additional exoskeleton currently under development by the US Army. The suit will improve soldiers' physical attributes like endurance, and allow them to transport up to 150kg of cargo. The suit reduces injury risk by allowing the wearer the ability to withstand repeated high-velocity bullets.
The TALOS project is a collaboration between major research institutes in the United States. It also involves major defense contractors, including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, and others. It is expected to join the US Army in 2018.
The US Army also works on a second exoskeleton for military use. It is much more ambitious that the KOS. Revision Military in Vermont produces the Kinetic Operations Suit. This suit is light and easy to move, while offering twice the protection of a standard armored uniform. It can also be used by military logisticians for breaking brick walls and wooden beams.
Another military exoskeleton project is being developed by the Special Operations Command. Based on an armored exoskeleton, the Tactical Assault Light Operational Suit is being developed. It allows soldiers to move freely. It protects soldiers from shrapnel and 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's based on an armored excoskeleton. The TALOS exoskeleton is intended to reduce physical strain and fatigue as well as injury. It also improves the shooting experience.
The exoskeleton can also be used industrially. This technology is used in machines for extreme diving and could also be applied to military weapons systems. In addition to medical applications, they can help firefighters, construction workers, and skiers improve their performance. Additionally, businesses are increasingly using exoskeletons.
Ekso Bionics is one of the companies that first entered the exoskeleton space. The company supplies bionics suits to hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the United States. It was also the first company to receive FDA approval for medical use of its products. It has been improving the usability of its products. It has recently introduced a foot-ankle stiffness feature.
In addition, the company has also been making significant advances in exoskeleton technology. They are becoming more intuitive and practical, too.