# Roboctopus Arms Alien-Inspired Power Loader Gives Superhuman Strength By Meghan Young | Published 2009-09-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-loader References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5370907/power-loader-exoskeleton-gives-superhuman-strengthhttp://gizmodo.com/5370907/power-loader-exoskeleton-gives-superhuman-strength) This Power Loader may have been inspired by the movie ‘Aliens,’ but I also see an eerie resemblance to a certain Doctor whose similar experiments ended up melding four wiry metal appendages to his human frame. Yes, Spiderman fans, I’m making a none-too-subtle reference to Doctor Octopus. Sci-fi movies and comic books aside, Activelink (a [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-avionics-corporation) subsidiary) is actually developing this [real-life Power Loader](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-robot1). Two [robotic arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-edinburgh), using 18 electromagnetic motors, gives the wearer superhuman strength—allowing him or her to lift 220 lbs without so much as a twitch or groan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robotic Exoskeletons:** The development of robotic exoskeletons like the Power Loader shows potential for increased strength and efficiency in physical labor industries. - **Cyborg Technology:** The melding of robotics with human anatomy presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing human capabilities beyond our natural limitations. - **Alien-inspired Robotics:** The influence of sci-fi media in the development of robotics technology creates opportunities for out-of-the-box designs and capabilities. ### Where This Applies - **Manufacturing:** Robotic exoskeletons could improve worker safety and productivity in the physically demanding manufacturing industry. - **Construction:** The Power Loader technology could revolutionize the construction industry by allowing workers to lift heavy equipment and materials with ease. - **Medical:** Cyborg technology has potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the medical industry for enhancing human capabilities, such as prosthetic limbs with robotic features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Robotic Limb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai-arms.md) - [Under-Arm Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoactive-exoskeleton.md) - [Supportive Exoskeleton Labor Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cray-x.md) - [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) - [Load-Relieving Armored Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-exoskeleton.md) - [Dynamic Task Support Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muks-robotics-spaceo.md) - [Superhuman Exoskeleton Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletonics.md) - [Consumer-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhanced-robotics-sportsmate5.md)