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Lockheed Martin Licenses Bionic Augmentation Technology

Friday, April 14th, 2017

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Lockheed Martin [LMT] licensed the Dermoskeleton bionic augmentation technology from Canada’s B-Temia, Inc. for use in its exoskeleton research, Lockheed Martin said April 11.This licensing agreement will permit Lockheed Martin to use the technology in the company’s military, industrial, commercial, and first-responder product applications.The Dermoskeleton is the basis for computer-controlled devices that can increase load-carrying capacity and mobility by counteracting overstress on a person’s lower back and legs.Lockheed Martin is conducting exoskeleton research to help soldiers carry heavy equipment over…

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