The Global Times (January 13) and state-owned CCTV publicised that a new type of military-use exoskeleton suit that is powered and that can be used for carrying ammunition, and known as the portable ammunition support assist system for individual soldiers, is due to enter service with the PLA border defense troops. The new type of exoskeleton suit can provide 20 kilograms of assisted strength to its user and relieve more than 50 percent of the burden and greatly reduce risks of waist injury. It is powered by a motor. CCTV said that with the help of the exoskeleton suit, one person can carry ammunition boxes weighing 50 kilograms without much effort, and two people can carry more than 75 kilograms with ease. It takes less than 40 seconds to put on and take off the suit. In December 2020, CCTV reported that PLA border defense troops in Ngari, TAR received a type of exoskeleton suit that enables them to conduct tasks in harsh, high altitude environments more efficiently.
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