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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