august 26, 2013 - Darpa

Darpa Warrior Web closer to making its performance improving Suit a reality

Entering its final phase, Darpa's program seek s proposals that would help combine promising technologies into a
comfortable, lightweight undersuit that would help prevent injury and boost endurance
Of the many risks dismounted Soldiers face in the field, one of the most common is injury from carrying their gear
—often topping 100 pounds—for extended periods over rough terrain. Heavy loads increase the likelihood of
musculoskeletal injury and also exacerbate fatigue, which contributes to both acute and chronic injury and
impedes Soldiers’ physical and cognitive abilities to perform mission-oriented tasks. To help address these
challenges, DARPA seeks performers for the last phase of its Warrior Web program.
Warrior Web aims to develop a soft, lightweight undersuit that would help reduce injuries and fatigue and improve
Soldiers’ ability to efficiently perform their missions...