Comments on: LockMart Exoskeleton Update http://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/ The Future of the Military, Law Enforcement and National Security Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:25:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: adwardhttp://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-228885 adward Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:02:59 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-228885 nice nice

]]> By: USMC2534http://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-193624 USMC2534 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:31:59 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-193624 Doesn't weigh 150 pounds. Weighs around 50 actually. Doesn’t weigh 150 pounds. Weighs around 50 actually.

]]> By: USMC2534http://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-193623 USMC2534 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:30:22 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-193623 Actually at Headquarters Marine Corps we currently ARE testing and evaluating this particular piece of gear. As far as weight, the suit takes on the burden of its own weight and folds compactly for storage. It doesn't impede normal movement in anyway. Also for all those concerned...the suit still will bear the load once power is cut. I think battery power is up to 72 hours currently. It's not a fantasy. It'll be out there sooner than you would expect. Actually at Headquarters Marine Corps we currently ARE testing and evaluating this particular piece of gear. As far as weight, the suit takes on the burden of its own weight and folds compactly for storage. It doesn’t impede normal movement in anyway. Also for all those concerned…the suit still will bear the load once power is cut. I think battery power is up to 72 hours currently. It’s not a fantasy. It’ll be out there sooner than you would expect.

]]> By: USMC2534http://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-193625 USMC2534 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:33:03 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-193625 Actually at Headquarters Marine Corps we currently ARE testing and evaluating this particular piece of gear. As far as weight, the suit takes on the burden of its own weight and folds compactly for storage. It doesn't impede normal movement in anyway. Also for all those concerned...the suit still will bear the load once power is cut. I think battery power is up to 72 hours currently. <a href="http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/hulc/HULCVideo2.html" target="_blank">http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/hulc/HULCV...</a> Actually at Headquarters Marine Corps we currently ARE testing and evaluating this particular piece of gear. As far as weight, the suit takes on the burden of its own weight and folds compactly for storage. It doesn’t impede normal movement in anyway. Also for all those concerned…the suit still will bear the load once power is cut. I think battery power is up to 72 hours currently.

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/hulc/HULCV…

]]> By: FRDFLNSTNhttp://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-193531 FRDFLNSTN Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:23:46 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-193531 i know that nobody desires for death, but i sometimes wonder how many injuries occur from trying to wrap a panzer tank around our troops. what would happen if opposition ripped magnatron out of microwave oven and powered up, it wil screwup electronic equipment. same as those mechanical pack mules, load supplies on it, enemy will knock it out first, removing sufficient essentials to operate. this would be better for post injury to help body mend and prevent more injuries from falling during therapy. i wonder how many diasabled could have fixes for something but disregarded because they are in wheelchair and ignored. i know that nobody desires for death, but i sometimes wonder how many injuries occur from trying to wrap a panzer tank around our troops. what would happen if opposition ripped magnatron out of microwave oven and powered up, it wil screwup electronic equipment. same as those mechanical pack mules, load supplies on it, enemy will knock it out first, removing sufficient essentials to operate. this would be better for post injury to help body mend and prevent more injuries from falling during therapy. i wonder how many diasabled could have fixes for something but disregarded because they are in wheelchair and ignored.

]]> By: Mutantonehttp://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-193512 Mutantone Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:34:18 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-193512 Now mount the exoskeleton with armor to enclose the solider, with a heads up display mount in the helmet. You can increase the weight load significantly to increase endurance and the protection of the solider so in effect you have a totally enclosed body suit of armor able to stand up to small arms and environmental deterrents. And you now field a new class of weapon on the battle field. Now mount the exoskeleton with armor to enclose the solider, with a heads up display mount in the helmet. You can increase the weight load significantly to increase endurance and the protection of the solider so in effect you have a totally enclosed body suit of armor able to stand up to small arms and environmental deterrents. And you now field a new class of weapon on the battle field.

]]> By: Brian Mulhollandhttp://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-193415 Brian Mulholland Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:01:44 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-193415 Between the HULC and the Land Warrior developments, can a Marauder suit be that far away? Power density issues ..... yikes. Still, given the amount of engineering time the world is pouring into battery technologies right now, it's good to see this stuff progress to exploit power breakthroughs as they happen in the future Between the HULC and the Land Warrior developments, can a Marauder suit be that far away?

Power density issues .…. yikes. Still, given the amount of engineering time the world is pouring into battery technologies right now, it’s good to see this stuff progress to exploit power breakthroughs as they happen in the future

]]> By: magnumpchttp://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-193363 magnumpc Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:19:21 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-193363 Agree with the previous posters regarding how much this could help those with serious mobility problems (e.g., cerebral palsey, stroke, car accident). So, HULC-like tech would definately be a plus in those cases. --> Imagine a store having a row of HULCs in the front instead of scooters!? Agree with the previous posters regarding how much this could help those with serious mobility problems (e.g., cerebral palsey, stroke, car accident). So, HULC-like tech would definately be a plus in those cases.

–> Imagine a store having a row of HULCs in the front instead of scooters!?

]]> By: IrishVikinghttp://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-193348 IrishViking Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:42:04 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-193348 Semper Fi brother! Add some extra padding to our ILBE packs and I'll consider that a decent advancement in Corps tech. If the Army can't hack walking a few miles with a few pounds on their backs then tough cookies, keep em back behind the wire. Semper Fi brother! Add some extra padding to our ILBE packs and I’ll consider that a decent advancement in Corps tech. If the Army can’t hack walking a few miles with a few pounds on their backs then tough cookies, keep em back behind the wire.

]]> By: Wade Whitlockhttp://defensetech.org/2010/01/22/lockmart-exoskeleton-update/#comment-193304 Wade Whitlock Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:14:31 +0000 http://defensetech.org/?p=5521#comment-193304 Go read Robert Heinlein's novel "Starship Troopers". Yeah, I know about the movies - forget them. You will see how this exoskeletal suit should play out. He was a very practical engineer. Go read Robert Heinlein’s novel “Starship Troopers”. Yeah, I know about the movies — forget them. You will see how this exoskeletal suit should play out. He was a very practical engineer.

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