US Army Spider-Man Weapon

The US is researching and testing a tool that will help soldiers conquer almost any difficult wall.

Armies of all countries are always searching for and researching the most useful new weapons. The US Air Force has collaborated with university research councils to research a tool that helps soldiers avoid struggling with ropes when having to climb walls.

Finally, UniversityUtahStateis the place that created a useful tool with unique technology. What's special is that it can conquer many surfaces from stone, concrete to glass.

Led by Dr. Steve Hansen, a 15-person research team of mechanical engineers and aerospace equipment developers has created a machine that allows users to easily climb a 30m high wall without any ropes.

Image of a soldier testing the use of PVAC

The Air Force was impressed, deemed it a worthwhile project, and gave the team an additional $100,000 to complete the concept.

In reality, a team of 2-4 soldiers can easily climb 30m high walls with ropes and 1 person holding on top. The biggest problem is how to be the first person to reach the destination and support the teammates.

The research team has created a personal climbing aid called the Personal Vacuum Assisted Climber (PVAC). The PVAC has two foam pads and a vacuum support system behind it. When it sticks to the surface, it creates a vacuum environment and a force to hold the person to the wall surface.

This is a device that can be easily disassembled and has many utilities, but when used, it cannot be climbed vertically like using a rope, but must have its own way. You can clearly see the method of using this type of device in the video below.

The biggest advantage of this type of device is that soldiers can operate it with their hands free without having to constantly hold onto the machine. This allows them to use their guns or other equipment on their bodies if they are caught in an unexpected situation.

According to Vietnam+M