7 'Unbelievable' science projects of the US Department of Defense

Thanks to a multi-billion dollar budget and access to advanced technology, the High Defense Defense Research Agency (DARPA) of the US Department of Defense has collaborated with many organizations to develop projects. ambitious.

DARPA is an agency under the US Department of Defense, responsible for developing new technologies for military purposes. From stealth robes to brain implants, DARPA strives to accelerate the advancement of future technology, bringing it into practice.

Here are 7 projects that seem to be available only on films that have been officially confirmed by DARPA:

1. Soft skeleton warp (Soft Exoskeletons)

Soft Exoskeletons prototype.(Source: DARPA).

When talking about future warfare, people often mention unmanned aircraft technology and robots will replace soldiers on the battlefield. Even so, advanced technologies can be used to 'upgrade' the military by producing suits that enhance people's capabilities.

Working with researchers from the Wyss Institute of Harvard University's Department of Biological Origin Technology, the suit that DARPA developed is a lightweight skeleton to enhance the health and endurance of users through countless sensors and micro-computers are built-in.

2. Biological sensors monitor health

Biological sensors mounted on the skin to monitor health.(Source: DT).

When going to health care centers, your doctor will diagnose your condition through feedback body information. However, a DARPA project in conjunction with the US Army Research Agency promises to take it to a new level with integrated biosensor technology on cell tissue.

The idea of ​​the project is to implant liquid sensors on the skin, using them to measure related biological indicators such as oxygen, glucose, lactate and ion levels. These sensors will remain on the body for two years, reading and sending information directly to devices that connect wirelessly like smartphones.

3. Self-guided bullets

Bullet self-guided EXACTO.(Source: DARPA).

The firing of the bullet changes its trajectory after reaching the same speed of sound as in a science fiction movie. However, this is a real project being implemented by DARPA. If successful, it will solve all technical problems from the wind direction to the gunner's ability.

EXACTO is a self-guided ammunition to always reach the target accurately. Unfortunately, the whole project was kept secret by the US government and did not have any specific information about the operation principle of this special bullet.

4. Unmanned submarines

Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel unmanned anti-submarine prototype.(Source: DARPA).

The full name of this type of military vehicle is Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel. But unlike a regular unmanned aircraft (drone), this is a 140-ton model of unmanned aircraft used to detect and track enemy submarines. It can also be used for the purpose of demining at sea.

This anti-submarine model can operate continuously for 60-90 days without human intervention. Currently, the prototype version of the unmanned submarine was successfully produced by the US Naval Research Agency.

 

Photo of a super large aircraft (HULA) in the Walrus project.(Source: DARPA)

Walrus is a DARPA project to create a giant aircraft model that can accommodate 500-1,000 tons of load and travel at 12,000 nautical miles per week. Such a huge military vehicle is useful for transporting large numbers of soldiers with equipment and weapons.

However, Walrus is a project that lies on a desk. In fact, there have not been any large super-aircraft prototypes (HULA) that have the opportunity to take off.

 

Spies experiment in HI-MEMS program.(Source: DARPA).

The idea of ​​spying bugs probably comes from the action films of the 90s. And DARPA has realized in the HI-MEMS program by transplanting control chips into many different insects (like moths and beetles). The researchers said that after implantation, the insect brain will be stimulated so that the technician controls when moving in order to spy on areas that humans and robots cannot do.

 

Rich like Elon Musk also has to run after DARPA in developing technology to connect the brain to computers.(Source: CE).

Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk is one of the tech tycoons interested in building a brain management facility under the computer interface. But even a billionaire like Mr. E.Musk doesn't have access to resources like DARPA. The High Defense Project Research Agency has worked with various organizations in the NESD (NESD) System Design Program to create 'an implant system that can link information between the brain set and digital world '.

The operating principle of the system is to convert chemical signals, electroencephalograms into data that computers can analyze and vice versa. The result of this project is that the computer can display everything the human eye sees.