You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here
The world of science fiction and reality merged every so slightly this week when a Canadian born inventor revealed his new lightweight armoured body suit – not too dissimilar to that seen in the Halo games.
Troy Hurtubise calls his invention the Trojan and describes it as the “first ballistic, full exoskeleton body suit of armour.” He has spent two years and $15,000 developing the idea in the lab he built at the back of his house and hopes the Trojan will soon be protecting Canadian and US soldiers.
Hurtubise says that the suit has already successfully defended against bullets from weapons including an elephant gun, and he willing to wear the Trojan in a test with live ammo. “I would do it in an instant,” he said. “Bring it on.“
The suit is made from high-impact plastic lined with ceramic bullet protection over ballistic foam, and has many features including compartments for emergency morphine, a knife and emergency light. In the helmet there is a solar powered fresh-air system and a drinking tube. The suit even includes a detachable transponder which can be swallowed should the soldier wearing the suit run into trouble.
Hurtubise says that the suit could be manufactured for about $2,000 and hopes to earn a living from his invention so he can keep doing what he loves the most – inventing.
About the Author
