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POSTED BY: WISHIMAY
UPDATED: Thursday, October 10, 2013 06:02
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013 3:49 PM

WISHIMAY


http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovation/11/11/iron.man.suit/index.html

I vote bad idea....for the record (not that it wouldn't be fun to drive one....but... no)


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Wednesday, October 9, 2013 4:31 PM

BYTEMITE


Doesn't have jump jets, thrusters, missiles, lasers, or guns. Primary danger is the result of high pressure fluid and toxicity from cut hydraulic line incident, or from biological overheating.

Conclusion: one of the more benign engineering projects defense contractors are building.

Various practical problems (power-supply, cost, materials, maintenance, especially considering the proposed use) still exist with a hydraulic exoskeleton system as well, though this is one of the better attempts I've seen.

I don't expect it to remain gunless or benign for long.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013 6:44 PM

WISHIMAY


Good answer, I agree completely

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013 11:25 PM

GEEZER

Keep the Shiny side up


Cool.

The Mobile Infantry of Robert Heinlein's Starship Troopers novel is one step closer to reality.

Do not dare mention the movies.


"When your heart breaks, you choose what to fill the cracks with. Love or hate. But hate won't ever heal. Only love can do that."

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Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:02 AM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!



Looks more like Ripley's Loader than an Iron Man suit.

Get away from her you bitch !

Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen

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