HULC - Exoskeleton for the army

Delvis · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:03

Not sure if discussed or brought up, but a search for 'HULC' didn't bring anything up, so remove if a repost

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/hulc/index.html

The HULC is a completely un-tethered, hydraulic-powered anthropomorphic exoskeleton that provides users with the ability to carry loads of up to 200 lbs for extended periods of time and over all terrains.

Its flexible design allows for deep squats, crawls and upper-body lifting. There is no joystick or other control mechanism. The exoskeleton senses what users want to do and where they want to go. It augments their ability, strength and endurance. An onboard micro-computer ensures the exoskeleton moves in concert with the individual. Its modularity allows for major components to be swapped out in the field. Additionally, its unique power-saving design allows the user to operate on battery power for extended missions. The HULC’s load-carrying ability works even when power is not available.

Allnamestaken · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:04

Looks pretty good!! Its a start man its a very good start.

Archy · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:08

Gonna hurt when it malfunctions and forces his legs to twist up behind his head!

Nice idea if it works though

remy87 · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:10

MGS!

That looks very compact compared to the James May documentary in japan, that lady was wearing a pretty big suit for it.

Delvis · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:11

remy87 said:
MGS!

That looks very compact compared to the James May documentary in japan, that lady was wearing a pretty big suit for it.

It can be smaller I think with regards to the back pack on the back

Cosimo · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:11

We've had a little on exoskeletons before:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17874550

Delvis · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:13

simulatorman said:
We've had a little on exoskeletons before:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17874550

Ah okay, that one looks different actually, more of a full body thing

z3r0 · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:20

Ka-Boom Baby!

mrk · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:27

Ghost In The Shell gets one day closer to reality

markwilliams82 · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:37

Looks good, although it should be bigger and yellow similar to the load lifters in aliens

lol

markwilliams82 · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:50

sure is a good idea, no excuse for the lazy unemployed now who cant lift a finger to join the army now

Mr-White · 21 Jul 2010 at 11:59

markwilliams82 said:
Looks good, although it should be bigger and yellow similar to the load lifters in aliens lol

Exactly what I thought when I saw the pics

Now it enables soldiers to lift heavier loads, what's stopping them from attaching plate armour to it ?

MW

z3r0 · 21 Jul 2010 at 21:46

Mr-White said:
Exactly what I thought when I saw the pics

Now it enables soldiers to lift heavier loads, what's stopping them from attaching plate armour to it ?

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MW

That's so pre-Brood War.

Lets get the real thing. :cool:

Harvey616 · 22 Jul 2010 at 19:52

There was an article on Bit-Tech about this a few days ago.

Can't seem to find the link though :/

bledd · 22 Jul 2010 at 20:00

One of my uni lecturers said he had worked on this type of thing in the past, he said it was like the Half Life HEV suit, in that you could jump further with it

Alex74 · 22 Jul 2010 at 20:06

"maximum..strength"

Gackt · 22 Jul 2010 at 20:07

I'm not so much interested in the military aspect but this field could very well offer some hope for those suffering with crippling disabilities.

Thunderbolt · 22 Jul 2010 at 20:13

Reminds me of this incredible piece of kit

"andy" · 22 Jul 2010 at 20:16

markwilliams82 said:
sure is a good idea, no excuse for the lazy unemployed now who cant lift a finger to join the army now

im reality its probably what they could do if there was another world war in say 50 years. cannon fodder in exoskeleton suits !