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Army-Technology: New study finds Lockheed’s exoskeleton increases mobility for troops
An independently funded study in the US has revealed that Lockheed Martin’s FORTIS knee stress release device (K-SRD) exoskeleton helps soldiers to better perform on inclined terrain.
Conducted by the University of Michigan Human Neuromechanics Laboratory, the study showed K-SRD’s potential to increase mobility for dismounted troops.
The study examined data from four trained participants, who wore exoskeleton and carried a 40lb backpack while walking at various speeds on a treadmill inclined to 15 degrees.
The report highlights that all participants showed a statistically significant reduction in exertion as compared to performing that same task without the K-SRD unit.
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WNU Editor: The tests were done on only 4 individuals .... so a bigger test sample is probably required .... as well as conducting tests in a more realistic situation instead of a treadmill. But if the results can be duplicated, the impact for soldiers when it comes to improved mobility will be tremendous.
