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New 'exosuit' giving Australian soldiers an extra edge

Riley Ceder
07 October 2024
4 min
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Lightweight exosuits now assist Australian Defence personnel, reducing injury risks during heavy lifting—enhancing safety while supporting disaster relief operations.

Summary

  1. Exosuit reduces muscle strain by 40 percent.
  2. Apex 2 assists heavy lifting for defence personnel.
  3. Developed by US company HeroWear.
  4. Built from durable fabric, polymers, and aluminium.
READ: New 'exosuit' giving Australian soldiers an extra edge.

References

  • 9 News (Australia): High factual reporting 
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC 
 

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