Ukraine's military brings exoskeletons to the front line

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Ukraine's military is testing an exoskeleton in the field to help soldiers load artillery and run at up to 12 mph for sustained periods, reducing leg muscle load by 30% and easing the handling of 100+ pound rounds.
The exoskeleton, shown in a Facebook video by Ukraine's 7th Air Assault Corps, is from consumer company Hypershell, weighs 5.2 pounds, uses AI for real-time gait adjustments, and starts at $800, though the company denies military involvement.
Exoskeletons have evolved from mobility aids to industrial and now military use, with Ukraine joining the U.S. and Russia in testing such devices for combat applications, despite being initially designed for civilian purposes like outdoor recreation.

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