HULC

EXOSKELETON

AND HOW IT RELATES

TO PHYSICSBy

Alex Marangoni

TABLE OF CONTENTS Science Fiction H.U.L.C. Exoskeleton Continued (H.U.L.C. Exoskeleton) Relation to Force Relation to Motion Videos Natural Exoskeletons Astronaut Suit Wet Suit and Dry Suit Hazmat Suit Bibliography

SCIENCE FICTIONHALO 4 Crysis 3

http://www.at7addak.com/en/Articles/226416/Features/Xbox360/All-Armor-Sets-in-Halo-4-and-Finale-of-Forward-Unto-Dawn

http://www.geekstyleguide.com/ashley-roberts-in-nanosuit-of-crysis-3/

H.U.L.C. EXOSKELETON(SCIENCE FACT)

The average soldier often carries heavy loads, which can and will lead to potential injuryThis issue is now a thing of the past with H.U.L.C. (Human universal load carrier): a hydraulic-powered, completely untethered, anthropomorphic exoskeletonGives the average soldier the ability to carry a huge quantity of gear for prolonged periods of time

Works on all terrainsHas a flexible design so the user can still be light on his or her feet

CONTINUED Onboard micro-computer ensures the exoskeleton moves in unison

with the user H.U.L.C.’s major components are interchangeable in the field Can operate on battery power because of its power-saving design Does not restrict mobility Can also carry a maximum load with or without power

http://www.gizmag.com/lockheed-martin-hulc-robotic-exoskeleton/13940/

http://www.difesanews.it/archives/lockheed-martin-presenta-il-suo-prototipo-di-esoscheletro

http://politicalcalculations.blogspot.com/2012_01_01_archive.html

RELATION TO FORCE

The hydraulics take large amounts of force, with the help of a

microcomputer, to move in unison with the soldier or whoever is using

it

H.U.L.C. is

hydraulic-

powered

RELATION TO MOTION

The built-in

microcomputer is

calibrated to the user

With the help of special

sensors, H.U.L.C. can

move in unison with user without restricting mobility

Can carry up to 200 pounds of gear (rifle,

sidearm, magazines,

food, etc.) for extended periods of

timestill allows the user to walk, run,

sprint, leap,

preform deep

crouches, and go

prone and crawl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=JcR4yiv-h6k

(Could not find a second video that had a hyperlink)

Exoskeletons on Insects and Coruscations

http://jonlieffmd.com/blog/ants-individual-and-colony-superorganism-leadership-and-fire-ants

Beetles, ants, and lobster have their own natural exoskeleton. Now humankind has stepped up to bat with their own wearable exoskeleton.

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/stag-beetle-lucanus-cervus-lucane-cerf-volant-ciervo-volante-eikehjort-tamminkainen-beetles-urft-valley-art.html

http://www.123rf.com/photo_8049155_lobster-on-white-background.html

AstronautSuits

http://soberinthecauldron.blogspot.com/2011/06/world-bitesluncheons-with-astronauts.html

Astronaut suits may not augment one’s abilities but does keep the user from suffocating by covering and sealing their body from the outside.

Scuba Diver Suits

Like astronauts, dry suits and wet suits, along with the oxygen tanks, protect the user from the outside.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/indonesia/2084829/British-scuba-divers-missing-in-Bali-Indonesia.html

HazmatSuits

Hazmat suits are like scuba diving suits, instead hazmat suits are built for blocking lethal radiation.

http://www.cos-mag.com/Product-Mall/Emergency-Management-Products/complete-protection-from-chemicals-and-gases.html

BIBLIOGRAPHY

H.U.L.C. Exoskeletonhttp://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/hulc.html