XOS+exoskeletons

US Army Develops Robotic Suits

In Utah, the army is now developing a light-weight aluminum exoskeleton, called XOS. Rex Jameson is the software engineer who is testing the suit. The XOS suit is almost like a shadow or a second skin. It is designed for agility that can match humans, but with strength and endurance much greater than a human’s abilities. The XOS senses every move that the human inside it makes, and instantly moves with him. For the army the XOS could be very useful, because at least for now they can be used as laborers. The army hopes that later models can go into combats. There are still some problems to solve, but the US military expects that within 8 years this robot will be finished.

PROS

Strength for the army Quicker supply lines for the army Fewer injuries Soldiers have an easier time when lifting heavy weights Could go into combat carrying heavier weapons or colleagues Light Great strength and endurance

CONS Doesn’t have a mobile power supply that can last an effective length of time Later models might be very destructive Has to be fully powered up to work well Slow

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Personal Opinion The XOS exoskeletons are certainly very powerful and useful machines. It is amazing that the army can have so much help in carrying heavy burdens, and the soldiers can become much stronger by wearing those suits. However, if those suits develop to be a weapon, they can be very dangerous. I believe that those suits are a good thing to use in the army as long as they are not used as a weapon; when the suits are used a weapons, it can become a serious threat to other countries, therefore weakening the international equality.

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