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Old Philly Guy
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Soldier of the future?

Post by Old Philly Guy »

I saw this on CNN. Mechanical exoskeleton.

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Post by swagger »

Sarah Connors warned me this day would come!
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Post by GSXRanger »

Now, that's interesting...
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Post by RTO »

swagger wrote:Sarah Connors warned me this day would come!
" The future is not set, there is no fate but what we make for ourselves. "
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Post by Horned Toad »

Come on you apes! You wanta live forever?
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Post by EvilCouch »

Even in the future, with robotic exoskeletons, privates get stuck on ammo detail!
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Post by Chiron »

I want one!
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Post by Ranger Bill »

Heinlein had it right...
WE NEED MORE RANGERS!

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Post by ANGRYCivilian »

I hope I see this kind of stuff mainstream in my lifetime. Imagine the technology in this exoskeleton scaled down so that it isn't much bigger than about 3 clothing sizes larger than what you currently wear, or even small enough to hide under the skin, replacing weaker human tissue.
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Post by Steadfast »

Try signing for your pay in that get up. :lol:
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Post by RTO »

TC204 wrote:Does it come with an exo-feciese bag? :lol:
ANGRYCivilian would definatly need one of those.... :shock: :wink: :lol:
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Post by ANGRYCivilian »

RTO wrote:
TC204 wrote:Does it come with an exo-feciese bag? :lol:
ANGRYCivilian would definatly need one of those.... :shock: :wink: :lol:
HAHA :evil:
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