Exoskeleton - Seventy lbs feels like five!

published by MarineGunrock

12 months ago • 1086 views

tags: exoskeleton, UC Berkely, I want one

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This gas powered (generator) exoskeleton uses a complex array of sensors to match your body movements, and makes a 70 lb. load (Which is far too much for a normal soldier to carry) feel like only five!

Comments

I don't agree with the video summary. 70lbs isn't far too much. You should be able to carry 1/3 your body weight on your back. The guy in the vid looks like he weighs about 190lbs. He should be able to pack 65lbs, or so. 70lbs is about what my pack usually weighs when I go backpacking. Last month we hiked 59 miles in 5 days with 68lbs on my back. I carried most of the food for the group and I wasn't struggling nearly as much as that guy looks like he is. 70lbs is heavy for the average adult, but not too much.

I'm looking forward to seeing what this system looks like as they perfect it. Really cool stuff.

written by deedub81

| 1 year 3 weeks ago | CH

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This is not the solider of the future I imagined... all buzzing with engine noises. The Guyver lied.

written by K0MMIE

| 1 year 3 weeks ago | CH

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Deedub, what you're forgetting is that a pack only contains food, some water and clothes and what-not.
The soldier still has to carry his body armor, which usually consists of 15 pounds of bullet-proof plates names SAPIs - Small Arms Protective Inserts. Then the two pound helmet, and weapon, radio (maybe) and ammo. All that adds to a LOT of additional weight.

My flack jacket (Which contained ammo and SAPIs) weighed almost 25 pounds alone.

written by MarineGunrock

| 1 year 3 weeks ago | CH

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Hmm.. two hours to go.. will it make it?

written by MarineGunrock

| 1 year 3 weeks ago | CH

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Discarding this video. It failed to receive enough votes to get sifted up to the front page within 4 days.

written by siftbot

| 1 year 3 weeks ago | CH

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*requeue

written by MarineGunrock

| 1 year 3 weeks ago | CH

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*save

Thanks again for helping me save one of my favorite sifts!

written by raven

| 12 months ago | CH

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Saving this video from the discard pile and sending it back to the queue for one more try; last queued Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 3:40pm PDT - save requested by raven.

written by siftbot

| 12 months ago | CH

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Reminds me of a noisier American version of HAL,
http://www.videosift.com/video/the-HAL-cyborg-suit-makes-you-5-times-stronger-demo-300

Cool stuff. I'm sure they're pretty far away from military application though.

written by Lurch

| 12 months ago | CH

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