The age of mech suits is upon us

ok, we aren't quite there yet, but this is a good starthttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39386045/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/?gt1=43001

Instead, the XOS 2 does the lifting for its operator, reducing both strain and exertion. It also does the work faster. One operator in an exoskeleton suit can do the work of two to three soldiers. Deploying exoskeletons would allow military personnel to be reassigned to more strategic tasks.

That's freaking sweet! :D

pretty cool, as usual I was expecting something fancy like they had in that GI Joe live action movie, now that would be awesome.

Exoskeletons throughout the military in 5 years? Wow. That'll be interesting. :P

it still look very bulky... i think it would be a while til they achieve combat ready battle suit (like Iron Man or Kamen Rider G3)

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Something more like Star Craft maybe.I find Iron-Man and Kamen Riders armors a bit "slin".
I mean... you can't have an armor with the exact size of the human body that does the whole stuff.
Taking in consideration the equipment pressure and the whole hydraulic system and etc.

I read something like this but it was going to be used to do heavy lifting in wreckage or helping people who are bed ridden. What I don't understand is why people urge this great technology for violence and not for good. ??

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Well when the most powerful nation's in the world fight they show off who is more advanced in terms of weaponry. This thing would be used in battlefields to massacre a horde of soldiers. It kind makes me wonder if it will turn out to be like the battlesuit in "District 9."

For us, its because we are all avid gamers who wish to see big metal suits of armour fight to the death.That said it is human nature to wish for mroe effective means of warfare. Why send in a plantoon of infintary to clear out a important target when you can just send in a couple of commando's using heavily armed battle mechs/heavy gears/battle frames/exoskeletons.Still, i don't see why they can't just build a high powered rifle or machine gun onto this thing and set it to fire via voice command. We have the technology to do it. Ever play heavy gear 2? With todays technology we could easily make a autocannon/rifle like the ones in that game.

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Not needed yet I guess, it's more for strategic work than combat, why a high powered rifle might upset the suit in some form.Right now the need for it for direct combat is low, when WW3 comes around, prehaps they might make one with flight abilities, war speeds up development times :D

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japan better have Yuriko and gigantic samurai robot when WW3 happens

mds64 · #10Not needed yet I guess, it's more for strategic work than combat, why a high powered rifle might upset the suit in some form.Right now the need for it for direct combat is low, when WW3 comes around, prehaps they might make one with flight abilities, war speeds up development times :D

Sorry to disappoint you ;D Nowadays, it is hard to start a WW3 as nobody wants to lose their economic status ;D It is my opinion though ;D

I've seen this news before & it's actually quite old. The power suit was originally conceived to be used in heavy labor such as in construction or mining so people can lift things that normally would need a crane but has the mobility to go into places heavy machinery can't.Also as I marill I said, it was also planned tobe used in aiding people who have been bed ridden or have suffered spinal injuries.But yeah, thanks to this device as well as Asimo as a prototype, the world of Wanzers might become a reality if war mongers do decide so.

2DamCerius · #8Well when the most powerful nation's in the world fight they show off who is more advanced in terms of weaponry. This thing would be used in battlefields to massacre a horde of soldiers. It kind makes me wonder if it will turn out to be like the battlesuit in "District 9."

I was thinking maybe the suits from avatar