Bionic Legs

[Nico]

I found this as an alternative to Scott's robot sherpa post
Bionic legs give soldiers a boost

US researchers have developed strap-on robotic legs to allow people to carry heavy loads over long distances.

The Berkeley Lower Extremity Exoskeleton, or Bleex, is part of a US defence project designed to be used mainly by infantry soldiers.

The device consists of a pair of mechanical metal leg braces including a power unit and a backpack-like frame

see it here: http://tinyurl.com/l6o6v

I wish I could have one