Ukrainian troops test exoskeletons on the battlefield to ease artillery workload

Ukrainian troops are currently combat-testing wearable exoskeletons designed to reduce the physical strain on artillery crews and improve their operational efficiency. The 7th Air Assault Corps has released footage showing soldiers from the 147th Separate Artillery Brigade using these devices to carry and load heavy 155 mm artillery shells onto French-supplied CAESAR self-propelled howitzers in the Pokrovsk sector. These exoskeletons reduce the load on soldiers’ legs by up to 30%, enable assisted movement speeds of up to 20 km/h, and have an operational range of about 17 km. The lightweight systems, weighing roughly 2 kg each and foldable into briefcase-sized cases, incorporate AI software that adapts to user movements and load conditions, enhancing endurance and speed during demanding artillery tasks. The technology aims primarily to alleviate the extreme physical demands on artillery personnel, who often carry 15 to 30 shells daily, each weighing around 50 kg. According