A Utah company just raised $40 million for commercial production of robotic exoskeletons that help wearers lift up to 200 pounds
The newest funding will be used for commercial production on the Iron Man-like exoskeleton that has been in development for more than 20 years. "In addition, we will also advance the development of our 'smart' version of the Guardian XO exoskeleton with our Cybernetic Training for Autonomous Robots artificial intelligence platform, which will enable the robot to augment the operator's precision and skill to complete specific tasks," chairman and CEO Ben Wolff said in a The exoskeletons are available for preorder now, and Sarcos Robotics envisions them being used in industries including manufacturing, military and defense, construction, and more.
Sarcos Robotics Sarcos claims the Guardian XO is the first product of its kind that can "combine human intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the power, endurance, and precision of machines."Sarcos Robotics Sarcos describes the exoskeleton as allowing "superhuman strength and endurance that exponentially increases productivity while dramatically reducing workplace injuries."Guardian XO.Guardian XO.It can also make lifting easier by compensating for gravity, up to 100 pounds per arm.With 24 degrees of freedom, the operator can move the exoskeleton naturally.For multitasking, it has a hands free mode where the operator can lock the arms to carry a heavy load while using human hands to perform another task.The suit can be put on unassisted in only 30 seconds.The Guardian XO is also customizable, with optional additions of other equipment depending on the use case.A limited number of the exoskeletons will be available to purchase as soon as early 2021, according to the company.Get a daily round up of our most popular tech stories. Sign up for our Tech newsletter.By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our
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