The Chinese company Kestrel Defense He has presented a next generation motorized exoskeleton designed to improve resistance, mobility and perception of the environment of soldiers operating drones and other advanced combat systems. According to Defense-Blog, the images that show a soldier equipped with the Kestrel Defense exoskeleton come from China’s social media, without other information from the company by another channel.
The photographs show Mechanical supports on the soldier’s legsa Modular backpacka Casco mounted screen and the Ability to launch and control drones. In addition to unmanned air systems operators (UAV), the suit could be used by Artillery units and Recognition teams.
The exoskeleton Reduces tiredness in long -term missions providing support to the soldier while in demanding positions such as crouching or knees, common when controlling drones.
The lower part of the frame includes Knee reinforcements and supports along the legs that help soldiers move through irregular land and load more weight. The Lightness of the exoskeleton and the Motorized joints allow them to do it with Less physical effort.
Another of the elements of the exoskeleton is the Compact system to launch small drones with which the operator can deploy and control them from the ground, according to the medium.
In the rear of the exoskeleton, a central structure that seems to host the Power system and the Integrated electronics. The modular backpack could contain the batteries, control units and Communication systems necessary to operate drones. The articulated arms on the shoulders They provide additional support to lift equipment, carry weapons or attend wounded soldiers.
The soldier’s helmet includes a augmented reality viewer. This viewfinder could show real -time video transmissions, superimposed maps either Night and thermal vision. Also allow control through gestures, look or voice commands.
In the images, the soldier holds a drone controller integrated into the tactical vestwhile with the other he holds a small drone. Other visible devices suggest the inclusion of additional digital toolsas Health monitors, navigation assistants either encrypted communication systems.
Kestrel Defense has not published detailed technical specificationsbut the promotional material indicates that the exoskeleton is designed to Operate small drones in intelligence, surveillance and recognition missions (ISR).
The company indicates that the system is compatible with Light platforms that can be deployed in motion. For now, Follow in prototype phase.