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It is true that the control system would be vital in the operation of such a suit. But I think we're on two separate paths here. What I would envision is an active assistance system whereas it seems the one you suggest is passive. While the passive would eventually be a better system, I think...

Wow, it's nice to see this post is still alive. Well I was recently discussing this very topic with my cousin and he brought something up that I was not entirely aware of. As it turns out Carbon Nano Fiber is very tough, but it is also very brittle, not supple as I previously thought. That is to...

That is true, but again it would be better to avoid moving parts, as they are prone to breakage. I think that's why they're examining the uses of other polymer muscles. These muscles more close mimic the movement of human muscles and may provide the answer if used properly. I may just email them.

"While the carbon nanotube muscles can exceed the performance of natural muscle by generating a hundred times the force and elongating twice as fast, the contraction is less than one-tenth that of natural muscle." It sounds like what they mean is that the tubes provide these forces, but they...

If you use elctro-mechanical actuators then there are no moving parts. It's just like human muscle. Carbon nano-fiber has this property but is far stronger and more resilient. Check out the previously links I've posted.

Krishna, you obviously have your priorities straight by focusing on saving human lives. Please remember that this thread is for the discussion of developing power armor and a separate thread should be started for the discussion of that technology and field of science, geophysical studies I...

That would be cool! I'm imagining self repairing power-armor that also can repair the human inside. Of course by this point we may not even need to involve humans in war, but I'm not sure if that will ever truly be the case. Regardless, I'd first like to see a suit made. As far as the HUD goes...

Well I think the power armor we're talking about is a 5 to 10 year project, if it is pursued. That's my opinion though. As far as building something out of the materials from these asteroids, I don't mean right there. I mean send out a craft to break them down into their core elements...

Regarding bigger asteroids Skeptic, why not use those nanites again? In fact, use them for all the asteroids, then take those materials and use them to build/fuel stuff. I still think you're placing these technologies too far off in the future, but then again Osama could be killed in a couple...

I'm along the same line of thinking regarding the helmet, as it would probably be better to use the camera and screen method. As for leveraging this technology as only a Special Forces unit, I see it as being that way in the beginning but eventually I'd like to see every soldier outfitted like...

Well the idea of the inflatable inner layer would be to make the suit form fitting. The idea of using a gel in it and then using that as part of the temperature control system is awesome! I'm wondering, anyone out there know of any good clear substance that could be used as the face plate, or...

In regards to the pilot question, I would offer the following idea. The suit should be designed to be modules that are selected for different body types and sizes for at least the limbs, torso, and head. Further, the parts would be designed to be slightly loose and then have a system to more...

The Gatoraid idea is a good one as you'd need more then water when that active. As for the Respirocytes, I haven't heard about these either. And regarding the grains of sand question, I can't really say I've studied the forensics of such a scenario. Most of these features that have been...

I was aware of the stats on nanofiber muscles, check out the link in one of my posts higher up on this board if you want a really in depth study of carbon nanofiber. The link is the one regarding electromechanics, though the article covers much more than that. As far as the biologically inspired...

Well that is rather specific. A few things... First, could we get some sources on these technologies, ie websites, textbooks, articles, etc...? Especially statistics on power usage on a nanofiber actuator and the power source you referenced. That is where my interest lies. Second, why...