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TALOS:
The Soldier Super Suit
By Michael SilvaITMG 100, Section 06
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TALOS
The US government called for a new TALOS:
Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit
Advanced Infantry UniformPromises to provide:
Superhuman Strength
Greater ballistic protection
TALOS: Iron Man Super Suit
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Combat Uses
‘Liquid Armor’Stiffens at moment of contact for increased stopping power
Increased mobility in a battle suit
Sensor CuesMonitors heart rate, breathing, temperature
Wound-stasis, to stop bleeding
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Non-Combat Use
Intelligent weight distributionReduces stress on joints
ExoskeletonIncreased strength
Increased physical capacity
Internal body sensorsInjury sensors
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Complexity
Most complex armor createdMultiple industries working on it
Technology from all different fields
Most advanced technology in each fieldSome technology isn’t finished yet
High expectations
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Many Want to Help Design
TALOS concept art
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Opposition
Many believe that it is promoting sending more troops into combat because of ‘increased security of troops’
Many flaws in designNot expected to be field-tested for three years
Non-existent technologyLong-lasting power source
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Pros and Cons
Pro ConAdvanced technology
X X
Heads-up Displays
X
Low battery life X
No long-term power
X
Increased protection
X
Encourages fighting
X
Health monitoring
X
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