Developed by Ekso Bionics and Lockheed Martin, Hulc is a lower extremity exoskeleton powered by a lithium-ion battery that works to redistribute the weight across the hips and legs, allowing its operator to comfortably carry 200lbs (91kg) with less effort (graphic illustrated)
Daily Mail: Rise of the SUPER SOLDIER: Liquid armour, indestructible exoskeletons and weapons that never miss revealed as the future of warfare
* Soldiers of the future will be trained using virtual reality headsets
* Their bodies will be protected with self-healing armour and smart wetsuits
* US military has developed a bullet that changes course on way to its target
* And microdrones will help soldiers explore battlefields from a distance
War has been one of the greatest spurs to science in history.
Developments as diverse and far-reaching as space travel, superglue, duct tape and microwaves owe their origins beneath camouflage netting and behind sandbags.
Today's military innovations, though, are focused not just on getting the job done, but doing so as quickly as possible and bringing the soldiers home to their families in one piece.
WNU Editor: These concepts have been around for decades .... but it looks like the technology has finally caught up.
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