Featuring unmatched ergonomics, advanced load-bearing capacity, and high mobility, the ultralight structure of the passive load-bearing exoskeleton, UPRISE\u00ae<\/sup>, provides constant assistance to soldiers while enhancing their combat efficiency. Specifically, the exoskeleton assist the soldier through three primary modules:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>A flexible spine modeled after the human body<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A sliding belt promoting movement at the waist level<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Fully articulated and ergonomic legs<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27226%27%20height%3D%27102%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20226%20102%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27226%27%20height%3D%27102%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" "\\"side-triangle\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Key benefits<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ultralight, unpowered system providing constant assistance without mission duration limitations<\/div><\/li>
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Advanced ergonomics offering unparalleled freedom of movement<\/div><\/li>
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25 to 70% load transfer to the ground capacity in static and dynamic conditions<\/div><\/li>
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Decrease in metabolic expenditure<\/div><\/li>
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Reduced knee cartilage compression (as demonstrated by MRI imaging)<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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High strength-to-weight ratio<\/div><\/li>
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Decreased musculoskeletal stress for soldiers carrying heavy loads<\/div><\/li>
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High level of user and equipment compatibility<\/div><\/li>
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No significative impact on physiological parameters and soldier strategies during operational tasks<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>SOLDIER SYSTEM<\/h3><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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Structure enabling the redirection of a portion of the load carried by soldiers to the ground<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Compatible with soldier’s equipment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Increased performance in the areas of soldier system capabilities (mobility, lethality, survivability, sustainability, and C4I)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Increased combat effectiveness<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Full body ballistic protection equipment (torso and legs) supported by the UPRISE\u00ae exoskeleton structure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Advanced comfort and ease of motion allowing for high reactivity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Maintained operator\u2019s agility and mobility with the addition of ballistic plates to the lower limbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Ballistic plates with biomorphic geometry that conforms to the human body.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div>EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL<\/h3><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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EOD suit supported by the UPRISE\u00ae exoskeleton structure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Reduced effective weight carried by the EOD specialist<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Increased endurance for extended use of the EOD suit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Prevention of musculoskeletal injuries associated with wearing heavy protective gear<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-4438","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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