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Raytheon Second Gen Military Exoskeleton: Lighter, Faster, Stronger

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Raytheon [RTN] unveiled its second generation Exoskeleton (XOS 2) at its research facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, during a demonstration with Paramount Home Entertainment, the company said this week. The new robotic suit is lighter, faster and stronger than its predecessor, yet it uses 50 percent less power, the company said in a statement. Its enhanced design also means that it is more resistant to the environment. "XOS 1 was essentially a proof of concept," said Fraser Smith, vice…

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