Thursday, May 23, 2013

One power armour; coming up!

I just read an article on Gizmodo that talks about a new support system for soldiers, called "Warrior Web".

The idea is that it's a full suit that can be worn underneath the soldier's uniform. It incorporates such things as sensors, components to provide joint support where needed and the ability to stiffen to help distribute weight of gear carried on the body.

Is anyone else seeing the similarities with the Space Marine's black carapace?
Could this, along with the developments in exoskeletons, be the first step towards a fully functioning power armour?

I've added some additional links to read after the break...



http://www.army-technology.com/projects/raytheon-xos-2-exoskeleton-us/



Will we be seeing power armoured soldiers in the near future? What's next? Genetic enhancements... or is that already a fact?

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