During rescue fireman has to carry the outfit whose weight is 25 pounds, and sometimes exceeds it. Furthermore, with such a burden the rescuer has to also climb up the ladder. To make life easier for the fire, a graduate student Chen Ken (Ken Chen) from Monash University in Australia developed a special concept of the exoskeleton, which is intended for use by lifeguards.
Basis for the creation of the exoskeleton AFA served exoskeletons modern military and space applications. The device enhances muscle performance fire, allowing it to raise additional equipment, while not restricting freedom of movement, according to discovery.com.
Weight is 22.5 kilograms exoskeleton, while it allows the rescuer to lift the weight up to 90 pounds. Design of the device is designed so that it can be put on top of the standard fire suit. At the same time, in case of emergency, the user can easily remove the exoskeleton in one motion.
At the moment, the novelty is in the concept. However, the creator sure if it will go into the development of mass production, it would save a lot of lives worldwide.