Lockheed Martin has developed an exoskeleton for the military landing

Researchers from the University of Michigan have determined that the FORTIS K-SRD exoskeleton, designed by Loосkheed Martin, can significantly reduce the fatigue of the military. The device, attached to the soldiers' feet, reduces the load and increases endurance.

Researches was funded by an independent organization, so scientists talk about the objectivity of their research. They say that they tested the devices on a treadmill, the angle of which varied periodically to 15 degrees. Subjects were loaded with backpacks weighing 20 kg, and during the tests the speed of the treadmill was changed. At the same time, all life indicators were read out and it was determined how much energy was spent by the experimental subjects to perform the tasks.

Researches showed that using the exoskeleton significantly reduces the burden on the legs. Scientists say that technology increases the mobility of troops and can really help a soldier to go a couple of extra miles with cargo.

FORTIS K-SRD uses a patented technology that reduces stress on the lower back and legs. Lockheed Martin designed the device to facilitate the implementation of physically difficult tasks: walking for a long distance, lifting heavy loads, overcoming surfaces with large angles of inclination. The study showed that the company has definitely achieved certain successes. In the future, scientists want to conduct more diverse tests: bring the experimental to the city, adding more stairs or sending them to the mountains.


Scientists, military and medical personnel have high hopes for exoskeletons. The military wants to get a super soldier with their help. Мedics plan to restore paralyzed. And such projects are already being implemented. The creators of the exoskeleton Phoenix say that their device can return the opportunity to walk paralyzed below the be

lt. And the medical commission in the northeastern United States decided to give the exoskeleton a person chained to a wheelchair, that is, recognized it as a medical necessity. It also became known that the Canadian army buys elements of exoskeletons.