Award-Winning Robotic Exoskeleton Boosts Your Arm Strength


Army's Bionic Exoskeleton Puts Soldiers Back on Their Feet

The United States Army began developing an exoskeleton to rejuvenate damaged legs in 2008, and soon, this technology will be available to all. A soldier whose leg was damaged by bullets or blasts would make an appointment with Ryan Blanck, the creator of the exoskeleton, and have his leg cast in a mold. From that mold, Blanck would construct a carbon-fiber cast that fit around the injured leg.

Giant Exoskeleton Mimics Your Every Move

While it may not be as robust as the Amplified Mobility Platform Suits that tear through Pandora in the movie Avatar, a new robotic exoskeleton is strong enough to handle a light jog and includes hands that are nimble enough to pick up an egg without cracking it. Developed by Sagawa Electronics, the Powered Jacket MK3 boasts an aluminum and carbon fiber frame that weighs only 55 pounds, despite being almost seven-and-a-half feet tall.

Exoskeletons: The Augmented Future of the Human Body
