US Military rolls out supersoldier exoskeleton suits

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The U.S. Army is investing millions of dollars in exoskeleton technology to make soldiers stronger and more resilient, in what experts say is part of a broader push into advanced gear to equip a new generation of super soldiers. Jayson Albano reports. • The U.S. Army is paving the way for a new generation of 'super-soldiers' with the help of exoskeletons. • They're designed to be worn over a pair of pants and use a suite of sensors and AI to aid natural movement. • The experimental technology is being developed by Lockheed Martin in an almost seven million dollar bid to increase American soldiers' endurance. • Lockheed Martin's licensed the tech from a Canadian company. • They originally designed the suit for people with mobility problems or medical ailments - like multiple sclerosis. • The idea is that we're going to take the capabilities of some of the fittest, highest-performing individuals in the world... and we're going to extend those capabilities. • The appeal of exoskeleton technology for the U.S. military is clear. • Gear like body armour, night-vision goggles and advanced radios are critical - but heavy. • All up, they can weigh almost two or three times the recommended limit for soldiers. • And when infantry troops show up to a fight, they're fatigued from carrying all their equipment. • Now with the help of the exoskeletons, soldiers can fight fresh. • We're going to make them stronger, we're going to make them last longer and we're going to make them go faster and farther. • The equipment won't come cheap. • Each exoskeleton is expected to cost tens of thousands of dollars. • But the U.S. isn't the only country looking to give their troops an upgrade. • Research officials say Russia and China also have exoskeleton tech in the works. • • Sun Subscribers receive the latest breaking news and videos direct to their feed. SUBSCRIBE NOW and hit the bell to be the first in the know. • http://www.thesun.co.uk • Like The Sun on Facebook: / thesun • Follow The Sun on Twitter: / thesun • Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: / 1633225139

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