# Superhuman Soldiers The HULC Exoskeleton Will Reduce Strain of Carrying Heavy Equipment By Josh Milenthal | Published 2010-08-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exo-skeleton References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/hulc-exo-skeleton-ready-for-testing-set-to-hit-the-ground-runni/) & [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/10703219) The Human Universal Load Carrier by [Lockheed Martin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longterm-lunar-exploration) is more robot than human, contrary to what the name implies. The exoskeleton is the first of its kind to be this close to deployment in the military, called to action as soon as next year. The [exoskeleton is able to carry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfinstalling-exoskeleton) 200lbs plus its own 53lb weight without burdening the soldier strapped to it, transferring the weight to the ground through titanium rods. It also doesn't hinder movement and allows for running, squatting and jumping. The exo-skeleton is the perfect resource for [carrying supplies into mountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-design) and thin air. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Exoskeleton Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of advanced exoskeleton technology for enhanced physical performance and reduced strain in various industries. - **Human-machine Integration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating seamless human-machine integration through exoskeleton technology to improve occupational performance and reduce physical strain. - **Military Robotics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of military robotics that enhance soldier's capabilities and reduce physical exertion in combat situations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Military:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the military industry to develop and deploy advanced exoskeleton technology for carrying heavy equipment and reducing strain on soldiers. - **Logistics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the logistics industry to utilize exoskeleton technology for efficient and safe transportation of heavy loads, reducing strain on workers. - **Sports and Fitness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sports and fitness industry to leverage exoskeleton technology for athletic training, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Trail-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-omega.md) - [All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell.md) - [State-Of-The-Art Exoskeleton Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-technology.md) - [AI-Powered Outdoor Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-x-ultra.md) - [Consumer-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhanced-robotics-sportsmate5.md) - [Supportive Exoskeleton Labor Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cray-x.md) - [Assistive Upper-Body Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upperbody-exoskeleton.md) - [Under-Arm Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoactive-exoskeleton.md) - [Physical Augmentation Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnsys-x1-exoskeleton.md)