Sonntag, 13. Oktober 2013

US Army plans 'Iron Man' armour for soldiers

"The US Army is working to develop "revolutionary" smart armour that would give its troops "superhuman strength"."

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'Bionic man' walks, breathes with artificial parts

"Walker says the robot has about 60 to 70 percent of the function of a human. It stands six-and-a-half feet tall and can step, sit and stand with the help of a Rex walking machine that's used by people who've lost the ability to walk due to a spinal injury. It also has a functioning heart that, using an electronic pump, beats and circulates artificial blood, which carries oxygen just like human blood. An artificial, implantable kidney, meanwhile, replaces the function of a modern-day dialysis unit."

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http://www.sfgate.com/business/technology/article/Bionic-man-walks-breathes-with-artificial-parts-4887772.php