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Ripley was right: High-powered exoskeleton in action

92910_alienquadalienscap.jpg The Japanese are way ahead when it comes to thinking, dancing robots, but when it comes to kicking ass, we still rule. An evil-sounding, Utah-based company called Sarcos spent six years developing a dextrous, highly responsive robotic exoskeleton for military applications. The idea of military exoskeletons is nothing new, but watching one in action is pretty freaking sweet. Let's go to the tape:

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Nanotubes may make best bulletproof vest

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Nanotubes may make best bulletproof vest

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