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TALOS:
The Soldier Super Suit
By Michael SilvaITMG 100, Section 06
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
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
Non-Combat Use
Intelligent weight distributionReduces stress on joints
ExoskeletonIncreased strength
Increased physical capacity
Internal body sensorsInjury sensors
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
Many Want to Help Design
TALOS concept art
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
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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