Exploring the Mechanics of Military Exoskeletons

[Kalrag]

Does anyone know how a military exoskeleton works? I hear they can make lifting, running and jumping a lot easier. How do they work?

 

[mender]

Essentially the same as the power steering on your car.

 

[Kalrag]

PLease be specific. Is it hydrolic, motor or what?

 

[JaredJames]

Hydrolic pistons and servo motors act in conjunction with your own bodies movements (muscles) to 'enhance' your abilities (strength primarily at the moment).

I haven't seen any practical, real life examples (as in used by the military) but I have seen them in action (albeit in videos) in a crude form.

As you move your arm, the 'suit' detects this and moves with you, giving you extra strength.

So far as running goes, I'm not sure. I think the challenge there would be the same as with robots walking. I don't know if they've got them to 'enhance' running speeds or jumping. From memory, I can't recall seeing one work in such a fashion.

 

[JaredJames]

Here is an example for you:



They aren't even close to having a Halo style suit yet if that's what you're thinking of.

Here is one which is more useable from Lockheed Martin (HULC):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kat8I5UM_Vs&feature=related

Note, given it is all Titanium, it's expensive. This makes it a not very practical solution.

This latter one seems to fit your description more, however, it does not improve running speed (and doesn't aid jumping). It simply allows the carrying of heavier loads.

 

[Kalrag]

And I hear that they are in need of a power source. Luckily I have a design for a small self suficiant reactor that never needs charging.

 

[Kalrag]

But thanks anyway that helped alot.

 

[JaredJames]

And I hear that they are in need of a power source. Luckily I have a design for a small self suficiant reactor that never needs charging.

That would be an over unity machine (perpetual motion machine). Not possible.

 

[tvavanasd]

And I hear that they are in need of a power source. Luckily I have a design for a small self suficiant reactor that never needs charging.

Did you get it from Tony Stark?

 

[JaredJames]

Did you get it from Tony Stark?

Tony Starks arc reactor burns out every so often. So I somehow doubt that's where his idea came from (although I did think that at first).

 

[Kalrag]

It did really come from the Iron Man movies. I am working on the technologies and stuff. Thats why I opened this thread. See, its all coming together.

 

[Kalrag]

And yes its possible.

 

[JaredJames]

No, perpetual motion, over unity devices are NOT possible. Period.

 

[D H]

And yes its possible.

No, it's not. Thread closed.