Exoskeletons

Soldiers might not be able to leap tall in buildings in a single bound, but they will be stronger and more agile when wearing this exosuit. Designed by the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard and DARPA's Warrior Web program, the exoskeleton lightens the load for those boots on the ground. They often carry gear weighing more than 100 lb, which can cause musculoskeletal injury when worn during physically active missions. These lightweight suits--unobtrusive as pants and made from soft, functional textiles--improve performance. They also ease the weight burden of soldiers' equipment and mitigate acute and chronic injuries by providing support.  

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[Image courtesy of DARPA.]