The company Lockheed Martin presented for testing in the US Army a new device, designed to enhance the endurance of soldiers. The so-called exoskeleton ONYX soldier will help in overcoming long distances without fatigue in the legs, transfers “Warspot”.
Structure exoskeleton is a servo system, studs on the legs and facilitating the movement of land. ONYX independently adapts to the movements of the soldier and increases their virtue. Hours exoskeleton – 8 clock with battery weight 2,7 kg, 16 hours - with the battery weight 5,4 kg. The weight of the structure itself is 6,4 kg. Other data software company does not.
Field testing of construction scheduled for the end of this year. Upon confirmation of the respective characteristics, possible mass production with 2020 of the year.
At present, almost all countries, developing new military equipment, are developing exoskeletons for soldiers. One of the reasons, why the soldiers have not yet been provided with such exoskeletons, It is the imperfection of the batteries to the specs, and imperfection of the design, expressed in the inability to use exoskeletons in all weather conditions, whether it's rain, snow or sand storm.
The Lockheed Martin indicate, ONYX that is designed for driving on rough terrain and significantly increase endurance of soldiers.
