Robotics+Class+3

8th October 2010.This lesson of robotics has been somewhat different from the rest. We were divided into groups, and each group was given an article on a robotic developing of the last few years, and analyze it. Then, we had to present it.The article our group received was about XOS exoskeletons. XOS exoskeletons are a development of the USA army. They are suits made of metal, used in army. They are capable of lifting heavy weights, are very light and quick. The XOS exoskeletons are very useful in the army because they can move heavy objects such as heavy weapons or the wounded; however, their main disadvantage is that they have to be connected to the power source, and run out of energy quite soon. The exoskeletons are fast, but are unsuited for warfare. The US military hopes that within 8 years, the exoskeletons will be perfected and used for warfare. This is the link of the original article: [] The XOS exoskeletons have advantages as well as disadvantages. The exoskeletons make it easier to carry heavy objects, such as food, and hence can make the supply lines much quicker. They are of hard endurance and very light and hard, which is another advantage. The army that uses the exoskeletons is literally much stronger than the army that does not. On the other hand, the XOS exoskeletons can be a big threat to the world peace. If USA develops the exoskeletons to be suitable for warfare, it may be tempted to show off its new strength, and use it against other countries. Those countries would be unable to defend themselves. That new strength can lead to a new war, perhaps a World War (remembering the Nazi Germany, which was maddened with its strength and kept attacking weaker countries). Clearly, that can be counted as a disadvantage. Another disadvantage of the XOS exoskeletons is that they do not have a mobile power supply that can last an effective length of time. The models have to modified before being put to work.

More information about the EXO skeletos is shown on a separate page.