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DARPA Warrior Web Program
There has a been a lot of research into exoskeletonsover the years to alleviate these heavy loads, but strapping a person into a robotic outfit just isn't practical in a combat zone yet.
DARPA's Warrior Web program aims to build a lightweight suit that improves a soldier's endurance and overall effectiveness, while preventing injuries.
•The goal of this program is to develop a lightweight, conformal under-suit that is transparent to the user
•The main functions of warrior web are
–To prevent and reduce musculoskeletal injuries.
–To augment positive work done by the muscles and reduce the physical burden
Harvard Exosuit
Challenges
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