Exoskeletons can improve the overall performance and strength of soldiers. The use of exoskeletons is dependent on a thorough understanding of the user-device interaction. Exoskeletons need to include many elements including task optimization, environmental data detection, and the man-machine interfacing. These interactions require advanced machine learning algorithms, which can process data from sensors, provide assistance, and build user-specific response models.
Diverse exoskeletons have since been created, including the Passive Load bearing Exoskeleton UPRISE(r). This exoskeleton was tested during a user-test by the Canadian Armed Forces. The President, Emmanuel Macron was shown the exoskeleton. It was also successful in completing a test run aboard a military logistician. It's designed for protection from gunfire and increased strength by transferring weight to it.
Moscow State University scientists created a passive exoskeleton. This exoskeleton helps dismounted soldiers get to their destination safely and without fatigue. It protects the spine as well as joints. It can hold up to 100kg load and is much cheaper than an active excoskeleton.
The United States invests in the development of an exoskeleton and plans to start testing an active version in 2008. The XOS 2 exoskeleton is the suit that will be used for its first test. This was made for military logisticians. It is powered by an autonomous power source and will have armor inserts to protect against firearms. It is expected to be deployed on the battlefield in the next decade.
Currently, the UPRISE(r) Passive load-bearing exoskeleton is used by soldiers of the Canadian Armed Forces. The exoskeleton reduces fatigue and fatigue-related injuries, which allows soldiers to work for longer periods.
In Russia and America, exoskeletons have been developed. Russian Federation recently received the designation of military exoskeleton. Moscow State University also has an active exoskeleton. It was part of the Ministry of Emergency Situations' tender. To determine their effectiveness, the exoskeletons are to be tested on realistic terrain. The Russian military is also developing the Ratnik infantry battle suite. Rostec unveiled its third-generation Ratnik infantry battlefield suite in August 2021.
Future battlefields will be enhanced with improved capabilities. This will reduce the number of human combatants required to execute missions effectively. The use of machine intelligence and exoskeletons will add to the capabilities of the warfighter. The development of exoskeletons is expected to be a major contributing factor to increased safety in military operations. Exoskeletons can increase strength and endurance of soldiers as well as reduce fatigue.
Exoskeletons do have some limitations. In particular, the current systems do not have the ability to simultaneously adapt to the user's task or the environment. This is important since exoskeletons are constantly being updated to provide information about users' capabilities and conditions. This requires a huge library of warfighter tasks that can recognize and continually update the device information.