The future of firefighting is very interesting. The University of Berkly is working on the developement of the exoskeleton. Bleex 1, the first model of the exoskeleton, is used for lower extremities. Right now they are working on the second version of the Bleex 1. The exoskeleton can climb many stairs with lots of equitment and gear. It is also useful when rescuing people from buring buildings as well.
While developing the Bleex 1 they have come across many problems and issues. First they have had a difficult time making the exoskeleton light enough for it to be worth it for the firefighters to wear it.
The Bleex 2 is going to be a lighter verson of the Bleex 1 because the lighter the exoskeleton is the easier it will be for the firemen to have on their backs. Also it will haeva quieter engine because right now the engine is extremely loud. Finally the agility of the system will be improved as well as the flexibility. Sadly, it could be decades until this is completed.
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