XOS: Real Life 'Iron Man' Suit

Posted by Brian Leahy - Monday, April 14, 2008 5:19 PM

Iron Man is definitely going to be a huge hit, but where do we stand on a powered exoskeleton in the real world? Researchers at Raytheon Sarcos are developing the XOS Exoskeleton that could create a real world Iron Man.

This exoskeleton works by sensing the wearer's desired movement and mimicking the action, like a shadow. It requires a power source, but can make lifting 200 pounds feel like it's only 10.

The benefits of a fully functional exoskeleton would be incredibly numerous with applications in the military, rescue work, construction, and more.

Hit the break for an interview with Marvel as well as Steve Jacobsen, the creator of the XOS.

Click the picture for the video.

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Posted by mercisan - Monday, April 14, 2008 5:44 PM

Is this new?
I read something similar about a year ago about a suit that was already available for rental. The suit's properties were similar. There was a picture of an asian dude wearing it. It was white. Anyone remember that?

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Posted by plasticgiantcatbear - Monday, April 14, 2008 5:49 PM

I heard about this a while ago, too. Even remember seeing something on one of the Discovery networks as well. Still, it's pretty cool.

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Posted by bleahy - Monday, April 14, 2008 6:00 PM

There are a bunch of different projects.

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Posted by that311guy123 - Monday, April 14, 2008 7:34 PM

The military is experimenting with a similar suit that uses nano-technology, but it wouldn't be the hard outer-shell that the one in the picture is. More like a real thick but soft and light bodysuit with some lightweight armor protecting the chest and stomach. They're hoping to have it operational and field ready by like 2020-2025 (saw it on the history channel). And it was white, so maybe it was the same concept-model that mercisan saw

I'm sure even then it will be ungodly expensive, so they were saying it'd only be for special forces. But that's pretty sweet

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Posted by SgtSmashBabies - Monday, April 14, 2008 7:35 PM

It's not an Iron Man suit if it doesn't kill mu-er-'terrorist', or keep girls from being grosed-out by a wanking joke.

Even if they make one, none of you guys are going to have one. Tony Starks' power: INCREDIBLE WEALTH

So dont act all surprized when you see the Monopoly guy chucking cars

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Posted by collinE - Monday, April 14, 2008 8:09 PM

It reminds me more of the mjolnir suit in the Halo novel... Fall of Reach? The level before the mark V. It had to be plugged in to use like this one. That's pretty cool. now we just need to battle the covenant so we can steal their shield technology

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Posted by unexplainedbacon - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:43 AM

Yes, the military can create a super-soldier. But what would happen when he inevitably sought vengeance from the grave to kill the people he once saved?

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Posted by hetman - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 7:23 AM

If that is an iron man suite my cat is if effin lion. That was made for weak ass nursies to lift fat lazy asses around. When I see a man lift a car I will be impressed.

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Posted by collinE - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:11 AM

lol @ hetman

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Posted by Sixaxis191 - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:25 AM

it sounds like a good idea to try to do something like that for the special forces but what if some crazy guy from the army, or something like that, takes the suite and decides to go on a rampage in the streets. then what? the army can't get involved in a civilan matter like that because it is aginst the law. but never the less (for the normal people) it is a good idea.

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Posted by neonchez - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:11 AM

@Sixaxis191
"the army can't get involved in a civilan matter like that because it is aginst the law.'

well, i don't think applies here. thats like saying if i steal a tank or a jet from a military base the military can't do anything about it. i'm pretty sure if you steal military equipment the army can come after you.

i could wrong though.

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Posted by Krazy_K - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 5:36 AM

If anything like an Iron Man suit of armor was to become purchase-able, I would definely want one. Even though it would probably be close to 8-10 million dollars.

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