In its current state, the 10-kg (22 lb.) lower body suit enables soldiers to carry heavy loads and move at speeds of up to 6 km/h (3.7 mph), an official said. Powered by a lithium battery module, the suit can last more than six hours once fully charged.

The suit was developed by National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCIST), one of Taiwan's top weapon makers, with the goal of improving the troops' efficiency on the battlefield and reducing physical fatigue in post-disaster rescue and relief missions.