Posted on Mar 1, 2018

The Army is testing a mechanical 'third arm' straight out of 'Aliens'

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Army Research Lab engineers are officially testing a mechanical third arm designed to help soldiers wield oversized weaponry and hump heavy loads downrange without sacrificing their performance, the service announced on Feb. 27.

The Army is testing a mechanical 'third arm' straight out of 'Aliens'

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Posted 7 y ago

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Posted 7 y ago

I could see it for a 240, but for an M4???? Whatever happened to using a sling?

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SSG Marshall Paul

Posted 7 y ago

Well the operator may be replaced by a machine. ..

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PFC Elijah Rose

Posted 7 y ago

It's a great idea but I'm not sure how well the ergonomics will work out. Also, will it be cost effective?

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The Army is testing a mechanical 'third arm' straight out of 'Aliens'

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