Japan's defense research organization proposed allocating $7.5 million towards research into "highly mobile powered suits." Which sounds awesome. If anyone can craft Iron Man style robotic armor, it's Japan, right? Don't hold your breath. As the U.S. military has learned, exoskeletons are still a long way from the battlefield.
The machines are a staple of science fiction films such as Elysium, Edge of Tomorrow, and Avatar. Since we're talking about a Japanese project, we'd be remiss to leave out Mobile Suit Gundam.
And like Ripley's power loader at the end of Aliens, powered suits are a dual-use technology — meaning they have both civilian and military applications.
But to dial the concept away from science fiction and back to reality, it's a fairly simple concept. In short, power-assisted robotic suits decrease fatigue while increasing strength.
The ability to lift and manipulate heavy loads — like a wearable forklift — could make exoskeletons ideal for reducing occupational hazards. Warehouse, shipyard, and construction workers could use them for jobs that involve moving heavy objects.
Soldiering is physically demanding work, and exoskeletons could reduce battlefield fatigue and enhance a soldier's speed and endurance. The dual military-civilian nature of the technology is also a perfect match — in theory — for Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
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Are Military Exoskeletons practical for Soldiers?
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