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19-09-2014, 01:40 AM
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Jet packs to help US soldiers run a four-minute mile on battlefield
PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 17 September, 2014, 8:36pm
UPDATED : Thursday, 18 September, 2014, 2:49am
The Washington Post
http://www.scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/486x302/public/2014/09/17/jetpack-cap-b.jpg?itok=0OfgC8YE
Researcher Jason Kerestes wants all US service members to be able to run while wearing the jet pack. Photo: Arizona State University
The US military hasn't been shy about its desire to use technology to develop a new generation of super soldiers. But here's one effort that is sure to raise eyebrows - jet packs to make combat troops faster on foot.
The equipment is worn like a backpack as part of Arizona State University's "4MM" project, according to a new video released by the university. That stands for "four-minute mile", which researchers want all US service members to be able to run while wearing the jet pack.
https://www.scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/486w/public/2014/09/17/jetpack-cap-a.jpg?itok=302Zj_KT
"In a warfare-type arena, this could be potentially the difference between life and death," Jason Kerestes, a researcher on the project, says in the video.
"If you think of a Navy SEAL or an army soldier that has to get in somewhere quick and do whatever they've got to do, but maybe get out of there just as quickly … these devices can really help."
The video shows test subjects wearing the pack on treadmills, a running track and a city street.
The project is funded by the United States Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency, which specialises in futuristic concepts including sniper bullets that turn in mid-flight and vehicles that can dodge explosions.
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PAP IB get to work !! :D
Jet packs to help US soldiers run a four-minute mile on battlefield
PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 17 September, 2014, 8:36pm
UPDATED : Thursday, 18 September, 2014, 2:49am
The Washington Post
http://www.scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/486x302/public/2014/09/17/jetpack-cap-b.jpg?itok=0OfgC8YE
Researcher Jason Kerestes wants all US service members to be able to run while wearing the jet pack. Photo: Arizona State University
The US military hasn't been shy about its desire to use technology to develop a new generation of super soldiers. But here's one effort that is sure to raise eyebrows - jet packs to make combat troops faster on foot.
The equipment is worn like a backpack as part of Arizona State University's "4MM" project, according to a new video released by the university. That stands for "four-minute mile", which researchers want all US service members to be able to run while wearing the jet pack.
https://www.scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/486w/public/2014/09/17/jetpack-cap-a.jpg?itok=302Zj_KT
"In a warfare-type arena, this could be potentially the difference between life and death," Jason Kerestes, a researcher on the project, says in the video.
"If you think of a Navy SEAL or an army soldier that has to get in somewhere quick and do whatever they've got to do, but maybe get out of there just as quickly … these devices can really help."
The video shows test subjects wearing the pack on treadmills, a running track and a city street.
The project is funded by the United States Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency, which specialises in futuristic concepts including sniper bullets that turn in mid-flight and vehicles that can dodge explosions.
Click here to view the whole thread at www.sammyboy.com (http://www.singsupplies.com/showthread.php?190313-Jet-packs-to-help-soldiers-run-a-four-minute-mile-on-battlefield&goto=newpost).