Hulc

Lockheed Martin HULC Exo-Skeleton Prepares To Smash Human Beta Tests

8:00AM July 19, 2010 | Jack Loftus

The HULC exo-skeleton, Lockheed Martin’s prototype heavy lifter for infantry troops in the field, has its battery and is now ready for human trials. If they’re successful, field tests could be close on their heels. More »


Science

Me And My Exoskeleton: The Trick To Super Strength

4:00AM November 12, 2009 | Daniel H. Wilson

When I first see the Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC), it is hanging limply from the ceiling by a strap attached to its neck, dangling over a treadmill. I can’t wait to try it on. More »


Gadgets

Backpack Generates 40 Watts Just By Walking

1:20AM October 2, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Defense Tech’s Bryant Jordan was at the Disneyland of military gadgetry—the Modern Day Marine event at Quantico—and came across this power-generating backpack, which has stepped from prototype to reality. It can generate 40 watts just by walking. More »