Biomechatronic Exoskeletons

That's what they are calling it, these days. Remember that contraption that Sigourney Weaver had on in the end of Aliens when she was kicking that creature's ass? That's what these things are. And they aren't science fiction, anymore. Engineers are designing and building exoskeletons for humans that are part robot. The uses explained thus far are for commercial manufacturing and for the army. This way ordinary people could lift and move giant pieces of equipment with relative precision that we couldn't dream of with our mortal bodies.

They could also help the elderly, whose bodies become too infirm to operate normally. It's tough to imagine some old codger shuffling along in a RoboCop outfit. But I bet kids would stay the hell of his lawn!

However, what is the real benefit of these sci-fi super suits? I'll tell you: furniture moving. Is there a bigger pain in the ass than moving furniture? When you vacuum. When you rearrange. When you move all of your belongings to another domicile. They all suck. So here comes my hydraulic wonder, the mechatux. Now look at me, vacuuming all over the place, and not just where you can see. Need to move fifty boxes of books? No problemo.

Now when your grandma wants to get that old washer out of the basement, you won't have to pretend you don't speak English. Ah, the miracles of science.