NASA's Ironman-like exoskeleton could give astronauts, paraplegics improved mobility and strength
Friday, October 12, 2012 - 14:01
in Astronomy & Space
Marvel Comic's fictional superhero, Ironman, uses a powered armor suit that allows him superhuman strength. While NASA's X1 robotic exoskeleton can't do what you see in the movies, the latest robotic, space technology, spinoff derived from NASA's Robonaut 2 project may someday help astronauts stay healthier in space with the added benefit of assisting paraplegics in walking here on Earth.