Modern military science has made exoskeletons useful in aiding soldiers in war. These devices can help soldiers increase their strength and mobility. These devices can also be used to aid firefighters in hazardous situations.
The US Army has also developed a military excoskeleton. The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit(TALOS) was designed to increase soldier mobility while protecting them from bullets. The physiological subsystem, which is located against the skin, monitors temperature, hydration and other factors. The system reduces fatigue and prevents injuries.
The Defender of the Future exoskeleton is another exoskeleton that the US Army is currently developing. The suit will improve soldiers' physical attributes like endurance, and allow them to transport up to 150kg of cargo. It also reduces the risk of injury by allowing the wearer to withstand repeated exposure to high-velocity bullets.
The TALOS collaboration is between the major research institutes of the United States. It also includes major defense contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, Boeing, General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman. It is expected to join the US Army in 2018.
The US Army is also working on a second military exoskeleton, which is more ambitious than the KOS. Revision Military in Vermont produces the Kinetic Operations Suit. The suit does not add any burden to soldiers' movements and provides triple the protection provided by an armored standard suit. It is also able to allow military logisticians the ability to break brick walls and wooden beams.
Special Operations Command is also working on a military exoskeleton. Tactical Assault Light Operational Suit - TALOS is based on an exoskeleton. It allows soldiers mobility. It protects them from bullets, shrapnel, and other hazards.
A new, lightweight, and powered exoskeleton for the US Army will be soon available. The TALOS project, which involves a dozen US-based companies, is expected to enter US Army service by 2018. It uses an armored exoskeleton. The TALOS exoskeleton is intended to reduce physical strain and fatigue as well as injury. It also improves the shooting experience.
The exoskeleton can also be used industrially. This technology could be applied to military weapon systems and machines for extreme diving depths. They are also useful for firefighters, construction workers, and skiers to increase their performance. Exoskeletons are also becoming more common in businesses throughout the world.
Ekso bionics was among the first to enter the exoskeleton sector. The company supplies bionic suits for rehabilitation centers and hospitals across Europe and the United States. It is also among the first companies that received FDA approval for medical applications of its products. It has been working hard to make its products more user-friendly. It recently introduced an adjustable foot ankle stiffness.
Additionally, significant advancements have been made in exoskeleton technology. Its products are also becoming more user-friendly, making them more practical.