Ripley's Power Loader from Aliens now Real!

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Ripley's power loader from 'Aliens' is now real - Unexplained Mysteries


The Guardian XO is a fully working powered exosuit that enables the wearer to lift and move heavy loads.
Developed by Sarcos Robotics, the impressive device, which has been designed primarily with military and industrial applications in mind, takes all the strain off the wearer's arms, legs and back so that large, heavy objects can be picked up and carried around with ease.

With a hot-swappable battery lasting up to eight hours, the exosuit doesn't interfere with the wearer's ability to move and walk around and is capable of lifting loads of up to 200 pounds.

The first units, which will be going to the US military, are set to roll out in January while commercial units will be available for businesses to purchase in late 2020.

In a recent demonstration, the Guardian XO was shown enabling a single worker to move a missile from one location to another - a job that would have typically taken three people.

The exosuit will also prove particularly useful in the construction industry where it will make it possible for workers to move girders, piles of bricks and other materials quickly and easily.
 
I want one. :p
Me too. Here is a case where science fiction has spurred the imagination of scientists and engineers. I wonder if the robot suit also absorbs the load of a lifted object in the wearer's legs.
 
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Ripley's power loader from 'Aliens' is now real - Unexplained Mysteries


The Guardian XO is a fully working powered exosuit that enables the wearer to lift and move heavy loads.
Developed by Sarcos Robotics, the impressive device, which has been designed primarily with military and industrial applications in mind, takes all the strain off the wearer's arms, legs and back so that large, heavy objects can be picked up and carried around with ease.

With a hot-swappable battery lasting up to eight hours, the exosuit doesn't interfere with the wearer's ability to move and walk around and is capable of lifting loads of up to 200 pounds.

The first units, which will be going to the US military, are set to roll out in January while commercial units will be available for businesses to purchase in late 2020.

In a recent demonstration, the Guardian XO was shown enabling a single worker to move a missile from one location to another - a job that would have typically taken three people.

The exosuit will also prove particularly useful in the construction industry where it will make it possible for workers to move girders, piles of bricks and other materials quickly and easily.

This looks like a great and practical application of science. But I want one for fun. I want to put one on even for just one minute - just long enough to quote Ripley in Aliens.
 
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My mind always goes to the military use. It’s all good until they are used against the public. It won’t matter if we’re armed if the government has super soldiers. This would trump the right to bare arms.

I will admit it is very cool. I would like one too. I’ve seen too many star wars movies.