Lockheed Martin = Skynet vol.exo-skeleton

[i3allistic]

Its lack of jetpacks means Heinlein's visions of future warfare have still not come to pass, but we're getting closer with word that Lockheed Martin's Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) exoskeleton is ready for military testing. Since last we heard of the thing it's been "ruggedized" and made a little more battle-hardy, able to carry 200lbs plus its own 53lb heft without burdening the doughy soldier inside, demonstrated after the break. It supports the cargo plus its own weight through articulated rods that follow the legs to the ground, meaning grunts can haul heavy equipment to the battle and arrive feeling refreshed. Next up for the suit is eight weeks of military trials ahead of hitting the battlefield sometime next year. Hooah, future robo-jockeys.

 

[i3allistic]

Its lack of jetpacks means Heinlein's visions of future warfare have still not come to pass, but we're getting closer with word that Lockheed Martin's Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) exoskeleton is ready for military testing. Since last we heard of the thing it's been "ruggedized" and made a little more battle-hardy, able to carry 200lbs plus its own 53lb heft without burdening the doughy soldier inside, demonstrated after the break. It supports the cargo plus its own weight through articulated rods that follow the legs to the ground, meaning grunts can haul heavy equipment to the battle and arrive feeling refreshed. Next up for the suit is eight weeks of military trials ahead of hitting the battlefield sometime next year. Hooah, future robo-jockeys.

 

[finnns2003]

I'm still waiting for cyborg suits, like Grey Fox's.

 

[finnns2003]

I'm still waiting for cyborg suits, like Grey Fox's.

 

[toowise]

yea these defense contractors are developing some crazy stuff that we probably wont hear about for a few years.

 

[toowise]

yea these defense contractors are developing some crazy stuff that we probably wont hear about for a few years.

 

[spsfinest212]

Originally Posted by finnns2003

I'm still waiting for cyborg suits, like Grey Fox's.

 

[spsfinest212]

Originally Posted by finnns2003

I'm still waiting for cyborg suits, like Grey Fox's.

 

[Smorgasbordgie]

I remember reading about this. This is pretty crazy man. A freaking exoskeleton...

 

[Smorgasbordgie]

I remember reading about this. This is pretty crazy man. A freaking exoskeleton...

 

[markster555]

My dad works for lockheed martin

he cant even tell me what he does cause of his security clearence though

 

[markster555]

My dad works for lockheed martin

he cant even tell me what he does cause of his security clearence though

 

[elderwatsondiggs]

Nice!! Tech for the military is looking promising. Hopefully this can be implemented and be useful. Though the thing we have the biggest problems with is IED's.

 

[elderwatsondiggs]

Nice!! Tech for the military is looking promising. Hopefully this can be implemented and be useful. Though the thing we have the biggest problems with is IED's.

 

[antonlavey]

I'm 6ft4 though

. They can't make Master Chief suits for taller people? SMH.

 

[antonlavey]

I'm 6ft4 though

. They can't make Master Chief suits for taller people? SMH.