New Exoskeleton Designed to Facilitate the Self-Evacuation of Wounded Soldiers
BLUF – The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command developed the Intrepid Battlefield Exoskeleton (IBEX), a lightweight device that stabilizes lower-leg injuries and allows wounded soldiers to walk and self-evacuate when traditional casualty evacuation is delayed or unavailable. At about seven pounds, it reduces the need for rescue teams, can be delivered by drone, and was designed for future battlefields where drones, distance, and contested airspace make evacuation more difficult. The goal is to improve survivability, maintain combat effectiveness, and reduce risk to other personnel.
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