US Army plans to equip soldiers with superhuman "Iron Man" suits
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24474336
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24474336
The US Army is working to develop "revolutionary" smart armour that would give its troops "superhuman strength".
It is calling on the technology industry, government labs and academia to help build the Iron Man-style suit.
Other exoskeletons that allow soldiers to carry large loads much further have already been tested by the army.
The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (Talos) would have such a frame but would also have layers of smart materials fitted with sensors.
The suit would also need to have wide-area networking and a wearable computer similar to Google Glass, the US Army said.
Increase strength
It should be made of smart material fitted with sensors to monitor body temperature, heart rate and hydration levels.
The exoskeleton, which could be attached to arms and legs, would be likely to use hydraulics to greatly increase strength.
"The requirement is a comprehensive family of systems in a combat armour suit where we bring together an exoskeleton with innovative armour, displays for power monitoring, health monitoring, and integrating a weapon into that," said Lt Col Karl Borjes, a science adviser at the US Army's research, development and engineering command.
"It's advanced armour. It's communications, antennas. It's cognitive performance. It's sensors, miniature-type circuits. That's all going to fit in here, too," he added.
Magnetic field
According to US Army Sgt Maj Chris Faris, "no one industry can build it".
Instead the army is calling on research and development organisations, private industry as well as government labs and academia to support the project.
The US Army said it was likely that scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology would be involved in the design.
An MIT team is currently developing liquid body armour - made from fluids that transform into a solid when a magnetic field or electrical current is applied.
Large robot
In an interview with US news site NPR, MIT professor Gareth McKinley compared the futuristic armour to that seen in Hollywood films.
"It sounds exactly like Iron Man," he said.
"The other kind of things that you see in the movies... would be the kind of external suit that Sigourney Weaver wears in Aliens, where it's a large robot that amplifies the motions and lifting capability of a human."
The aim is the get the Talos armour out in the field within three years.
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I approve.
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But can they fly?
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...............they will only be used for evil smh
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Future Warrior Concept
Overview:
The future is always uncertain, but by applying logic and imagination to current situations and technologies, a conceptual representation of how soldiers might be equipped in the distant future has been developed. This conceptualization is not U.S. Army doctrine, nor is it intended to answer every question raised by the Army After Next. It is intended to raise questions, stir imaginations, and start dialogue about how best to serve and equip our warfighters in the near future.
Description:
The Future Warrior Concept will be a completely integrated system which will be tailored to each individual, from an electro-spun Combat Uniform to a biomechanically engineered Headgear Subsystem. There are 6 major subsystems included in the concept:
The Headgear Subsystem, which we describe as Information Central, is the situational awareness hub of the system. It would include Integrated tactical processing (e.g., maps, routes, SA data); 180° emissive visor display; High data rate (GB/sec) communications; Microelectronic/optics combat sensor suite that provides 360° situational awareness; Integrated small arms protection in selected locations.
The Combat Uniform Subsystem, which we describe as Survivability Central, contains three layers: the Protective Outer Layer, the Power Centric Layer, and the Life Critical Layer.
The Weapon Subsystem, Lethality Central, permits direct and indirect target engagements. The weapon weighs 5 pounds, and combines 5 tubes of soft-launched, 15mm intelligent seeker munitions and 1 tube of stacked 4.6mm kinetic energy projectiles for close quarter combat.
The Warfighter Physiological Status Monitor (WPSM) Subsystem collects information on the vital signs (core temperature, skin temperature, heart rate, blood pressure) hydration state, stress level (mouth sensors), thermal state, sleep status, and workload capacity of the warrior. The WPSM can also recommend remote triage care needed.
The Micro-climate Conditioning Subsystem, a network of narrow tubing built into the material of the Life Critical Layer that provides 100 watts of heating or cooling to the warrior.
The Power Subsystem, Duration Central, consists of a 2- to 20-watt Micro Turbine fueled by a liquid hydrocarbon. Ten ounces of fuel, contained in a lightweight plug-in cartridge, powers the soldier for up to 6 days. Polymeric nanofiber battery patches embedded in the headgear and weapon provide back-up power for three hours.
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Where do sign up
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try as they might they can't copy the original.
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Berkeley Lower Extremity Exoskeleton (BLEEX)
The Berkeley exoskeleton system provides soldiers, disaster relief workers, wildfire fighters, and other emergency personnel the ability to carry major loads such as food, rescue equipment, first-aid supplies, communications gear and weaponry with minimal effort over any type of terrain for extended periods of time. The vision for the device is that it will provide a versatile transport platform for mission-critical equipment.
The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) funded the BLEEX project in 2000. Last November, U.C. Berkeley’s Human Engineering and Robotics Laboratory, successfully demonstrated the first experimental Exoskeleton in which the pilot (i.e., the wearer) could carry a heavy load, while feeling only a few-pound load.
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...............they will only be used for evil smh
Is stealing other nations' resources evil from an American perspective? You guys are like 5% of the world's population and consume about 30% of its resources. It's in your best interest. -
Lets see it stop a nuke
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Looks bad ass. I want a suit.
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We wont be the only ones with it.
Wars will only last longer, due to the suits being able to absorb attacks.
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word all that armor with what seem to be regular boots? straight shooting them toes right off
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All this means we ll need more wars to test this stuff out
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Yea right.
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Wait? They talking about the Talos armor now? They were talking about that 10 years ago. They must have made some serious progress...
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Awesome.
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Pico Roscoe wrote: »Yea right.
Girl it's time to shave the sides of your hair again. they gon' make you a super soldier.
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Thor son of Odin could care less
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Welp america is gonna be more in debt with this ? . I ain't to pay for this ?
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Pico Roscoe wrote: »Yea right.
wassup iron woman lols -
@ it, build a Transformer.
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Great now a crazy cracka can shoot up schools, malls, and movie theaters without the threat of being shot himself. This ? will hit the black market like everything else.
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It's gonna be a more futuristic version of black people being harassed by whitey
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But can they fly?
I really don't see the need to have troops on the ground unless it's some covertOps, a clean up crew, or if the enemy lands on the shores of the US and all computer & internet connections are cut .......
Right now, we have smart weapon technology that can be operated by smart phones, drones that can take off & land any where in the world while the pilot is sitting home on his couch .... ? missiles that'll ring your door bell and wait for you to answer type ? ! lol
