‘Iron Man suits to be used in war’

A HIGH-TECH robotic suit similar to those featured in the “Iron Man” movies just got one step closer to becoming a reality.

The robotic suit developed by Salt Lake-based Raytheon-Sarcos is named XOS-2 and is designed to assist deployed soldiers by amplifying the user’s strength, endurance and agility.

A combination of sensors, actuators and controllers enable users to lift 200 pounds several hundred times without getting tired. Developers say the XOS-2 is also agile enough to allow users to kick a ball, punch a speed bag, or easily climb a flight of stairs.