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TALOS:. By Michael Silva ITMG 100, Section 06. The Soldier Super Suit. TALOS. The US government called for a new TALOS: Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit Advanced Infantry Uniform Promises to provide: Superhuman Strength Greater ballistic protection. TALOS: Iron Man Super Suit . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TALOS: The Soldier Super Suit
By Michael SilvaITMG 100, Section 06
TALOSThe US government called for a new TALOS:
Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit
Advanced Infantry UniformPromises to provide:
Superhuman StrengthGreater ballistic protection
TALOS: Iron Man Super Suit
Combat Uses‘Liquid Armor’
Stiffens at moment of contact for increased stopping powerIncreased mobility in a battle suit
Sensor CuesMonitors heart rate, breathing, temperatureWound-stasis, to stop bleeding
Non-Combat UseIntelligent weight distribution
Reduces stress on joints
ExoskeletonIncreased strengthIncreased physical capacity
Internal body sensorsInjury sensors
ComplexityMost complex armor created
Multiple industries working on itTechnology from all different fieldsMost advanced technology in each field
Some technology isn’t finished yet
High expectations
Many Want to Help Design
TALOS concept art
OppositionMany believe that it is promoting sending more troops into combat because of ‘increased security of troops’Many flaws in design
Not expected to be field-tested for three yearsNon-existent technology
Long-lasting power source
Pros and Cons
Pro ConAdvanced technology
X X
Heads-up Displays
X
Low battery life XNo long-term power
X
Increased protection
X
Encourages fighting
X
Health monitoring
X
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