A real-life cybernetic strength-enhancing suit

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

I saw an article on an early version of this, but it's now sleeker and connects to more of the body.  I can boost the strength of the wearer over 5 times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynL8BCXih8U&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etecheblog%2Ecom%2Findex%2Ephp%2Ftech%2Dgadget%2Ftop%2D5%2Dfuture%2Dtechnologies

[Lunarman]

wow, that's weird, I don't think it'll become useful for years to come, it looks a bit too cumbersome still.

Nice find

[The Pwime]

rocketboots, please.  :D

[stumpy]

Lot's of cool stuff on that site (http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/top-5-future-technologies), including a partial invisibility cloak and that sketch tool interface to a physics engine looks awesome.

[UnkoMan]

They named it HAL? They are asking for trouble.

[Glitch Girl]

Actually, I think this is a great inovation.  I can see uses for this in the field of prostetic limbs as well as industrial uses. And it looks so space-agey too  :D

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

Actually, the original purpose for this suit was to aid those with physical disabilities.

For example, a person confined to a wheelchair because of something that leaves the legs intact but weakened, like polio, could use this thing to walk again.  A person with back problems could use it to lift.

Of course, I seriously doubt that is what it will actually end up being used for.

[Cardmaster]

Lot's of cool stuff on that site (http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/top-5-future-technologies), including a partial invisibility cloak and that sketch tool interface to a physics engine looks awesome.

I want that partial invisibility cloak.  :wub:

-CM

[Mr. Cow]

another thing if they come out with these it's asking for more crimes. why break into safe's when you can pick them up and carry them away to a safe location. or imagine having a person in one of those punch you at their full strength.

It does look like a cool invention, dont get me wrong. but i think there are plenty of ways this could go sour.

[konbiz]

It won't be long before the military will be getting hold of some of these, although, does it allow you to be as agile as you normally are. Will your movements be slowed?

[stumpy]

Just about any technology can be put to beneficial or harmful purpose, from a simple stick to the most advanced hyper-gizmo. I am psyched to see our capabilities advance and have confidence that we end up better off, in the aggregate.