Chinese PLA troops were seen using superhuman exoskeleton suits in the hostile Indo-China border region. Taking advantage of the latest stolen US Technology of Exoskeleton suits, the Chinese are overcoming the genetic disadvantages against superior Indian Soldiers. Most defense expert has stated that this might not be alarming for now.
India mostly uses mules to carry double the weight(150-160 kgs). An exo-skeleton has limitations related to your built. It also causes friction at joints which can cause injury. But experts believe that China could be in the advanced stage in developing an exoskeleton armored suit with a heavy weapon system attached to it. Their concerns are true and quite possible!
The Chinese state-run propaganda and media earlier in January 2021 released a new video. The video showed the Chinese soldiers deployed in the standoff with India in the Ladakh sectors are armed with exoskeletons. The new type of exoskeleton is motor powered, which help the small Chinese PLA soldiers to carry 50 Kg ammunition boxes. These exoskeletons come in handy to transport ammunition and food supply these more unfriendly territories of the Ladakh sectors.
The light-weight exoskeleton suit, known as the portable ammunition support assist system for individual soldiers, can provide 20 kg of assisted strength to its user, relieve more than 50% of the burden, and greatly reduce risks of waist injury, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Monday.
It takes less than 40 seconds to put on and take off the suit.
The suit’s motor gives a reacting force to its use every time the user gets up after bending over, so the user can get up faster with less effort. Optional hooks can be used when carrying ammunition boxes, and they can not only help the user with a better grasp, but also give assisted strength, CCTV said, noting that with the help of the exoskeleton suit, one person can carry ammunition boxes weighing 50 kg without much effort, and two people can carry more than 75 kg with ease, the report said.
Data on usage of the suit, including how much assisted strength the suit has provided, can be recorded to a tablet. The usage data can then be used to improve the suit, CCTV said.
Last month, the Chinese military stationed at high altitude regions received non-powered exoskeletons built to conserve their energy while performing tasks such as patrol, transportation, and logistics support.
Experts predict China to develop exoskeleton suits with bullet-proof armor plates, armed with weapons or even with jetpacks for flying; besides others to aid in combat missions, logistics support missions, and also civilian purposes like freight loading and courier services.
Source : Defenseworld
