SABER Military Exoskeleton
2022 / Industrial Designer / R&D
SABER, a lightweight, low-profile exosuit, offers essential assistance to soldiers without hindering their mobility or their ability to perform operational tasks. Elastic bands stretch between comfortable shoulder straps and sleek thigh sleeves to expand muscle power, reducing muscle fatigue and muscle strain. The exosuit, engaged with a patented clutch mechanism, is designed to assist with lifting and to reduce back strain during resupply operations.
Design: Interwoven Design Group
Client: HeroWear
Photography: Larry McMormack
Interwoven Design working in collaboration with the Zelik Lab for Biomechanics & Assistive Technology at Vanderbilt University partnered with the U.S. Army to develop the groundbreaking SABER, a lightweight and flexible exosuit that assists soldiers with moving heavy loads. SABER stands for Soldier Assistive Bionic Exosuit for Resupply, and if it sounds futuristic, that’s because it is. Investment from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, or DEVCOM, along with funding from the Civil-Military Innovation Institute enabled this cutting-edge collaboration, which was deployed in the field in 2023.
