# Robotic Military Suits The Lockheed HULC Exoskeleton Gives Soldiers Superhuman Strength By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-hulc-exoskeleton References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/lockheed-s-hulc-exoskeleton-is-stealthy-enables-soldiers-to-easily-carry-200-pounds-for-over-12-miles) The [Lockheed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-system) HULC Exoskeleton is designed to not only allow soldiers to carry roughly 200lbs of cargo, but also travel up to 12-miles before needing a recharge. Capable of giving humans the ability to lift and carry unfathomable levels of weight with minimal effort, the Lockheed HULC Exoskeleton is designed for giving that extra level of agility when doing traditional military protocol or when on the battlefield. While we are moving more towards a completely autonomous military on a worldwide scale, we're seeing the introduction of more complex robotics equipment like the Lockheed HULC Exoskeleton more frequently. It's clear that while we could implement robots for a number of different tasks, outfitting soldiers with complex equipment will make a better improvement in the short term. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Military Exoskeletons:** The use of exoskeleton suits in military applications will continue to increase, allowing soldiers to carry heavier loads and have greater agility. - **Human Augmentation:** The Lockheed HULC Exoskeleton showcases the potential for human augmentation technology to enhance physical capabilities in various fields. - **Autonomous Military Technology:** As the military moves towards autonomy, the use of advanced robotics will continue to play a major role in enhancing operations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Defense:** The defense industry can continue to develop and capitalize on the potential of military exoskeletons. - **Technology:** The development and advancement of human augmentation technology opens doors for the technology industry in various fields. - **Robotics:** The use of more advanced robotics in military applications presents opportunities for growth in the robotics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [State-Of-The-Art Exoskeleton Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-technology.md) - [Portable Trail-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-omega.md) - [All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell.md) - [AI-Powered Outdoor Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-x-ultra.md) - [Assistive Upper-Body Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upperbody-exoskeleton.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) - [Under-Arm Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoactive-exoskeleton.md) - [Superhuman Exoskeleton Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletonics.md)