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Dismounted Soldiers often carry heavy combat loads that increase the stress on the
body leading to potential injuries. With a HULC exoskeleton, these loads are transfered to
the ground through powered titanium legs without loss of mobility.
The HULC is a completely un-tethered,
h y d r au lic- p o wer ed an th r o p o mo r p h ic
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.
Specifications
Weight Total weight without
batteries: 53 lbs
Battery: two 4-lb batteries
Power Lithium Polymer Batteries
60-volt system (can draw
peaks up to 100 amps)
Avg power usage: 250W
Electronics Flexible expandable
electronics architecture
Custom single-board
electronics (including
PCU) housed in a sealed
enclosure
Heat sinks on actuators. No
fans used or needed.
Max temperature 125°F
Hydraulics Uses standard hydraulic
fluid
Efficient low-flow, highpressure hydraulic system
Normal operations at
3000 psi with peak pump
operations up to 5000 psi
Originally posted by Skywatcher2011
Problem with suit #1 - too bulky, the soldier will be easily seen/sniped, otherwise looks like it could be used for hip replacements
Problem with suit #2 - looks like a Mighty Morphin Power Ranger....it will be laughed upon
Problem with suit #3 - kind of like Halo cross Star Wars Drone outfit....potential candidate for warfare
Originally posted by Skywatcher2011
Problem with suit #2 - looks like a Mighty Morphin Power Ranger....it will be laughed upon
Originally posted by TraptInTheSystem
reply to post by Skywatcher2011
That seems unrealistic. At that range you would probly need targets to be staged and standing still not to mention the fact that all the math taken into consideration would be insane. You would have to take into account the coriolis effect, cross winds, bullet drop, bulltet travel time and so forth. It's not a simple thing to do at a mile, at ten kilometers? Forget about it.edit on 24-4-2011 by TraptInTheSystem because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Skywatcher2011
Originally posted by TraptInTheSystem
reply to post by Skywatcher2011
That seems unrealistic. At that range you would probly need targets to be staged and standing still not to mention the fact that all the math taken into consideration would be insane. You would have to take into account the coriolis effect, cross winds, bullet drop, bulltet travel time and so forth. It's not a simple thing to do at a mile, at ten kilometers? Forget about it.edit on 24-4-2011 by TraptInTheSystem because: (no reason given)
Did I say bullets will be used? No. If you think in terms of lasers as high powered, then maybe. I'd sooner drop a hydrogen bomb on enemies.
originally posted by: HomerinNC
that would be GREAT!!!
Give our soldiers more of an advantage in the battlefield!!
That Japanese pexo looks like something out of anime
S&F for you
HOOAH!