Italian Researchers Demonstrate 'Powerloader' Suit 57
Sockatume writes "Researchers in Italy have demonstrated a powered exoskeleton that can lift 50kg with each hand, as demonstrated in a video with the BBC. The 'body extender' from the Perceptual Robotics Laboratory of the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa has been developed for applications like disaster relief, and is just one of many strength-augmenting systems being developed for use in rescue, military, and medical applications. Neither the researchers nor the BBC make the comparison to the Powerloader in the movie Aliens — but come on, look at it."
Re:Looks great (Score:4, Informative)
a very long time.
The power suit isn't the issue.
power is the issue. there still isn't a decent way to power the thing without cables.