Powered Exoskeleton Legs

Posted by michael on Thursday March 4, 2004 @03:23AM from the leap-small-buildings-in-a-single-bound dept.

dyoo78 writes "Berkeley Engineers have come up with an ingenious mechanism that almost mimics, well, Borg technology. Developed by UC Berkeley's Robotics and Human Engineering Laboratory, the Berkeley Lower Extremity Exoskeleton (BLEEX) consists of mechanical metal leg braces that are connected rigidly to the user at the feet, and, in order to prevent abrasion, more compliantly elsewhere. The device includes a power unit and a backpack-like frame used to carry a large load. This development bring to the forefront the ability to not only carry large loads in wartime efforts, but may possibly help people with limited muscle ability to walk optimally."

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Re:Yeah, but.... by Anonymous Coward · 2004-03-04 03:34 · Score: 0, Flamebait

You faggots and your Dance Dance Revolution. Too antisocial to dance in public.
Re:We are on our way... by SubtleNuance · 2004-03-04 04:14 · Score: 0, Flamebait

This technology could easily make it possible for soldiers to carry very heavy armor that could possibly protect them from most all small arms fire and possibly even some heavy fire

EXCELLENT! Now, OUR soldiers will be able to kill more of the Evil Enemy(TM)! YEAH! WHAAT A TERRIFIC DEVELOPMENT! Lets buy more!