What is an Exoskeleton?

Exoskeletons are something most comic book fans would relate to Iron Man or War Machine. Exoskeletons are much like the suits those two comic book characters, except for the flying and guns. An exoskeleton gives its user increased strength and some increase a users speed. Most exoskeletons are used in physical labor jobs and in medical applications. Some examples are the military and someone with bad legs.

How does it work?

An exoskeleton is powered by a system of electric motors, pneumatics, levers, and hydraulics. The exoskeleton has sensors that detect contractions of a human user's muscles and use them to operate a series of valves, which in turn regulate the flow of high-pressure hydraulic fluid to the joints. Those mechanical joints then move cylinders with cables attached to them to simulate the tendons that attach human muscle. With the suit simulating human muscles it allows you to pick up things that are way past your weight limit without struggle. Or it could help someone who has a bad leg help them walk again without difficulty.

Why use it?

Exoskeletons are overall a good tool for the public and the military. They can be used in the medical field to help handicapped people. They can also be used in the military. In the military they can use them to help soldiers lift heavy things without fatigue or limitations. All in all exoskeletons are a nice piece of technology for the people of the world.