Exosuit Will Enable Scientists to Study Marine Life at Depths of 1,000 Feet

The American Museum of Natural History is showing of the Exosuit, an atmospheric diving system that can enable scientists to study marine life at depths of up to 1,000 feet (305 meters). The Exosuit is currently on exhibit at the museum. The suit will be tested for the first time as a scientific tool on July 2014 on the Stephen J. Barlow Bluewater Expedition. There is currently only one Exosuit in existence. The aluminum alloy suit weighs 530 pounds.

Here are some of the feature of the unique diving suit:

• An oxygen system provides up to 50 hours of life support
• A fiber-optic tether provides two-way communication and sens a live video feed to the surface
• Contain four 1.6 horsepower water-jet thrusters
• Contain powerful LED lights
• Custom tools in development will enable scientists wearing the suit to collect and photograph marine life
• The Exosuit pilot enter and exit the suit at the torso. The suit opens up at the center
• The Exosuit has pressure sensitive foot pads and 18 patented rotary joints

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