GPS, Internet, Ambulances, preserves or microwaves. You will have heard many times that many of the great inventions were designed during periods of war. In this case, just the opposite is true. The Ministry of Defense has chosen a Basque company that designs biomechanical exoskeletons for social and industrial use, to create a suit for soldiers.

Technological advances are transforming different sectors, and the military is no exception. One of the most prominent developments in this field is the combat exoskeleton, a technology that promises to enhance the skills of soldiers on the battlefield. Defense expects soldiers to use this technology by 2035.

The army's first exoskeleton will be a reality early next year

Imagine a suit that can be attached and undocked to the body in seconds. It is capable of carrying up to 40 kilos. It propels the soldier to 10 km/h. It has robotic arms that can manipulate 20 kg and a vest with sensors that measure vital signs, heart rate or blood oxygen saturation capable of providing real-time data on the soldier's physical condition.

Among some more of its characteristics, it has resistance to the effects of adverse climates, reinforces the neck to prevent cervical injuries in case of impact and provides greater stability in the arm to guarantee greater precision in the shot.

In addition, it could have artificial intelligence systems that measure through deep learning what and how much each soldier needs assistance in each of their tasks, and thus optimize the use of the suit.

The exoskeleton with a budget of 500,000 euros

The development of the exoskeleton represents a milestone in military technology, and was presented at the latest edition of the Defense and Security fair, Feindef, held last May in Madrid. The name would come from the mixture between Gudari (soldier in Basque) and exoskeleton.

Cyber Humans Systems, part of the company Gogoa Mobility Robots, began its journey with the intention of helping people with reduced mobility and were soon claimed by the logistics, automotive or aeronautical industry to facilitate work at height, large carca or long distances.

Thus, to its wide range of activities will be added the development of an exoskeleton for the soldiers of the Spanish army. Defense will subsidize the project with 500,000 euros and co-finance it at 50%. In addition, you will share your rights with the companies.