The US Army is developing a robot exoskeleton that fits on to a soldier's arm in order to help them improve their handgun shooting accuracy. Called the MRAP (Modular Assault Rifle), it will be able to fire from any position and has been designed with an integrated laser rangefinder for aiming at targets up to 100 metres away.
The US Army is developing a robot exoskeleton that fits on to a soldier's arm in order to help them improve their handgun shooting accuracy. The mechatronic arm exoskeleton MAXFAS, developed by the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL), aims to be able to train new recruits to pick up basic shooting proficiency much faster, saving in ammunition costs as well as improving shooting accuracy on the battlefield.