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But, of course, the military has also been working on this sort of concept for more than 50 years, and the latest example is the United States Special Operations Command's tactical assault Light operator suit (Talos), which offers physical enhancement as well as ballistics protection and body monitoring.
The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (Talos) would have such a frame but would also have layers of smart materials fitted with sensors.
Dubbed the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, or TALOS, it's the focus of a multimillion dollar research project catalyzed by a commando's death during a hostage rescue in Afghanistan.
The result could well be a playground for robots, drones, and army exoskeletons (Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit -- TALOS).
It's the "tactical assault light operator suit," or TALOS, the giant bronze warrior of Greek mythology who defended, not always successfully, the island of Crete from invaders.
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that the military is pairing with Legacy Effects, the production design team behind the costumes of Iron Man, RoboCop, Pacific Rim, and other blockbusters, to build a futuristic Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) for soldiers.
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