Iron Man suit for US soldiers
Raytheon is producing an Iron Man robotic armour that will give soldiers the ability to lift heavy objects with little effort while still allowing freedom of movement
Raytheon's futuristic suit, known as the Exoskeleton, combines sensors, controllers and other devices that enable the person wearing the suit to easily carry a man on his back or to lift 200 pounds a hundred times in a row without tiring, according to a company news release.
The suit is "essentially a wearable robot that amplifies its wearer's strength, endurance, and agility," Raytheon said. The suit is strong but flexible enough to enable the wearer to walk, run, kick and climb normally, as one would do playing soccer or climbing stairs, the company said.
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