Bloomberg Hits it on the Nail: HULC Exoskeleton Saves Soldiers’ Backs

July 25 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s coverage by correspondent, Sheila Dharmarajan provides a comprehensive explanation how Berkeley Bionics’ innovation of the HULC saves soldiers’ backs.

“Half of the evacuations from the battlefield are due to back injuries from carrying heavy loads.”

Lockheed Martin Corp.’s HULC offers soldiers a high-tech solution – a hydraulic-powered anthropomorphic exoskeleton that allows U.S. soldierst to carry up to 200 pounds. Bloomberg’s Emily Chang also speaks. (Source: Bloomberg)

Watch this informative video here: 

Lockheed HULC Lets Soldiers Carry Up to 200 Pounds

Berkeley Bionics presents at the Aspen Ideas Festival 2011

Can We Maximize Living With Bionics?  This is the title of Eythor Bender’s presentation with Amanda Boxtel at the Aspen Ideas Festival. The last few minutes of the presentation were moderated by ABC News’ Chief Health and Medical Editor, Dr. Richard Besser. Here’s a sneak peek before the full presentation is available online.


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Amanda Boxtel walks as she talks with Eythor Bender at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

 

Senior Engineer, Adam Zoss PhD walks alongside Amanda Boxtel and Eythor Bender at the Aspen Ideas Festival on July 2, 2011.