A powered exoskeleton could help a ship's damage-control team with demanding physical work. The operator would supply judgement and familiarity with the ship. A fully independent robot would have to provide both capabilities itself. Practical assistance takes priority in this proposal, with frustration at limited development and designs driven by appearance. No operational naval exoskeleton is identified.
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Exoskeletons as an alternative to replacing the damage-control team
Powered assistance is considered as a way to give a sailor greater strength while keeping human judgement at the scene.