This Suit Will Make Firemen Unstoppable (10 pics)

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This is what happens when you cross the modern fireman with iron man.

The exoskeleton gives firefighters increased strength, and can be fitted with a range of accessories such as the water cannons shown here



1 This Suit Will Make Firemen Unstoppable (10 pics)

The suit allows firefighters to easily climbs dozens of flights of stairs without exhausting themselves


2 This Suit Will Make Firemen Unstoppable (10 pics)

How it works: Joystick controls allow the firefighter to control the system, while a computer mounted on the back sends commands to the arms and legs


3 This Suit Will Make Firemen Unstoppable (10 pics)

The device transfers its weight and oad directly to the ground, so firefighters dont bear the weight


4 This Suit Will Make Firemen Unstoppable (10 pics)

Researchers say the kit could be adapted for different missions and types of firefighter


5 This Suit Will Make Firemen Unstoppable (10 pics)

The exoskeleton straps on over a firefighters existing clothing


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The suit is designed to help with the huge amount of equipment firefighters need to carry, shown here


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Dozens of prototypes of the suit have been produced as the idea was refined


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when not in use, the suits are relatively small are can be kept in a fire truck


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A high pressure hose can be mounted on the arm of the exoskeleton


10 This Suit Will Make Firemen Unstoppable (10 pics)

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№1 Author: MathIsHard (28 May 2014 04:20) Total user comments: 1404


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DARPA just messed their collective pants
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№2 Author: adzhoe (28 May 2014 06:31) Total user comments: 15109


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Fascinating possibilties...
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№3 Author: DonSmash (28 May 2014 12:21) Total user comments: 0


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Well, there are a few questions unanswered:
- Cooling of the computer
- Cooling of the batteries
- Lithium Polymer batteries tend to explode when they fail
- Is the firefighter able to wear the right protective gear (including heat protective gear) while wearing this?
- Does he need to use the joystick all the time, removing the use of a hand (which is needed to hold gear and stuff)

Otherwise, a great concept!
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№4 Author: Phynix4 (28 May 2014 15:28) Total user comments: 5461


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indeed it has!
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№5 Author: Tomaz86 (28 May 2014 15:51) Total user comments: 10834


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Ok. :48:
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№6 Author: Lu (28 May 2014 18:20) Total user comments: 15132


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Not far in the future they will use robots. This one still occupied by a human.
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