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Dismounted Soldiers often carry heavy loads that increase stress on the body, leading to injuries and exhaustion. HULC is designed to transfer that weight to the ground through the robotic legs of a lower-body exoskeleton, taking the weight off of the soldier.![Strong Through Tough Terrain]()
HULC is an un-tethered, battery powered, hydraulic exoskeleton capable of performing deep squats, crawls and upper-body lifting with minimal human exertion. An advanced onboard micro-computer ensures the exoskeleton moves in concert with the soldier.![Heavy Loads]()
Lockheed Martin recently received a $1.1 million contract from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center for test and evaluation of the next-generation robotic exoskeleton. The upgraded HULC system includes optimized control software, extended battery life and human factors improvements for quicker and easier sizing to each user. Lockheed Martin is also exploring exoskeleton designs to support industrial and medical applications.![Lifting Heavy Objects]()
“We recognize the importance of perfecting the exoskeleton technology to redefine what is possible for our soldiers,” said Rich Russell, director of Sensors, Data Links and Advanced Programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “HULC will meet warfighters’ future mobility and sustainment needs.”![Rapid Movement]()
The HULC’s modularity allows for major components to be swapped out in the field. Additionally, its unique power-saving design allows the user to operate on battery power for extended missions. When battery power is low, the HULC system continues to support the loads and does not restrict mobility.![Combat Flexibility]()
The design of the HULC preserves flexibility in combat, argues manufacturer Lockheed Martin.![Heavy Lifting]()
Heavy lifting with powered legs.![Storage Compartment]()
HULC Storage/Carrying Case![Strong Arms]()
Lightweight, Power-assisted Straps Act as Arms![Heavy Loads]()
HULC allows one soldier to lift heavy loads.![Gravity is Close]()
Keeps the Center of Gravity Close to the Soldier![Good Motion]()
One of the HULC's strengths: It maintains normal lifting range of motion while still helping a soldier to easily lift heavy weights.![Front Loads]()
The HULC allows a soldier to carry front loads up to 150 pounds, claims Lockheed Martin.Incredible HULC Tech Gives Soldiers Super Strength
The HULC exoskeleton from Lockheed Martin transfers loads to the ground through powered titanium legs -- giving soldier's super-human strength. And the army is eager for it.
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