Chinese space firm delivers exoskeleton system to firefighters, enhances performance in fighting grassland, forestry fires
Deng Xiaoci Published: Apr 21, 2021 06:20 PM
Photo: courtesy of CASIC
Researchers with the Human Function Enhancement Technology Research Center under the State-owned aerospace contractor China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) have recently delivered their latest exoskeleton system specially designed for firefighting in the woods, offering a space technology solution to address the challenges faced in forestry fire situations.
This exoskeleton system will be applied to enhance a firefighter s weight carrying capability to up to 50 kilograms, facilitating their movements in complicated environments such as mountain areas and in the woods, developers with the CASIC research center told the Global Times during an exclusive interview on Wednesday. ....