List of films featuring powered exoskeletons
There is a body of live-action feature films featuring powered exoskeletons. Popular Mechanics said the growth of visual effects at the start of the 21st century allowed for such exoskeletons to be featured more prominently in live-action films.[1] LiveScience said in 2013 that it was fairly common to see powered exoskeletons in films and that it helped educate the public about potential real-life use.[2]
List of films
Film | Year | Ref. |
---|---|---|
Aliens | 1986 | [1] |
Amazing Spider-Man 2, TheThe Amazing Spider-Man 2 | 2014 | [3] |
Ambushers, TheThe Ambushers | 1967 | [4] |
Avatar | 2009 | [5] |
Avengers, TheThe Avengers | 2012 | [6] |
Avengers: Age of Ultron | 2015 | [7] |
Batman & Robin | 1997 | [8] |
District 9 | 2009 | [9] |
Edge of Tomorrow | 2014 | [10] |
Elysium | 2013 | [11] |
Exo-Man | 1977 | [12] |
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | 2009 | [9] |
Gulliver's Travels | 2010 | [13] |
Iron Man | 2008 | [1] |
Iron Man 2 | 2010 | [1] |
Iron Man 3 | 2013 | [14] |
Matrix Reloaded, TheThe Matrix Reloaded | 2003 | [15] |
Matrix Revolutions, TheThe Matrix Revolutions | 2003 | [5] |
Spider-Man | 2002 | [16] |
Star Kid | 1998 | [17] |
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder | 2008 | [8] |
Tuxedo, TheThe Tuxedo | 2002 | [8] |
Wolverine, TheThe Wolverine | 2013 | [18] |
Wrong Trousers, TheThe Wrong Trousers | 1993 | [19] |
Notes
- Films featuring cyborgs are distinct from those featuring exoskeletons, and such films include RoboCop, its sequels, and the remake.
- Films featuring mechas are also distinct; such films include Pacific Rim and Robot Jox.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Sofge, Erik (April 8, 2010). "A History of Iron Men: Science Fiction's 5 Most Iconic Exoskeletons". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
- ↑ Scharr, Jillian (August 9, 2013). "The Real Tech Behind 'Elysium' Exoskeletons". LiveScience. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
- ↑ Kramer, Miriam (May 1, 2014). "Spidey Science: 4 Bits of Real Science in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'". LiveScience. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- ↑ Pope, Gregory T. (December 1992). "Power Suits". Discover.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hadhazy, Adam (December 16, 2009). "The Science Behind James Cameron's Avatar". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
- ↑ McMillan, Graeme (April 29, 2013). "Exoskeletons, Lasers, and Jet Packs: How to Be a Real-Life Iron Man". Wired. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ↑ Keyes, Rob (March 18, 2014). "First Look At Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch & Hulkbuster Designs in ‘The Avengers 2′". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on March 18, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Saathoff, Evan (August 9, 2013). "The Most Awesome Mech Suits in Action/Sci-Fi History". Fandango.com (Fandango). Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Hall, Kevin (August 18, 2009). "The 10 most badass sci-fi battlesuits ever". DVICE (Syfy). Retrieved July 29, 2013.
- ↑ Alexander, Bryan (December 10, 2013). "Sneak peek: 'Edge of Tomorrow' suits Cruise and Blunt". USA Today. Retrieved May 8, 2014.
- ↑ Smith, Sean (July 24, 2013). "'Elysium': Matt Damon's Exoskeleton Keys". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (2002). Crime Fighting Heroes of Television: Over 10,000 Facts from 151 Shows, 1949-2001. McFarland. pp. 65–66. ISBN 978-0-7864-8445-4.
- ↑ Failes, Ian (January 9, 2011). "Gulliver’s travelling mattes, green screen & fluid sims". fxguide. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ↑ McDonald, Glenn (May 3, 2013). "Science vs. Fiction: A Real Iron Man Suit?". Discovery News (Discovery Channel). Retrieved July 29, 2013.
- ↑ Starr, Michelle (July 9, 2013). "Get your own Alien Exosuit, kinda". CNET Australia (CNET). Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ↑ Nelmes, Jill (2004). An Introduction to Film Studies (3rd ed., Reprinted. ed.). London: Routledge. ISBN 9780415262699.
- ↑ Gates, Anita (January 16, 1998). "Film Review; Wimp to Superwimp: It's His Strong Suit". The New York Times.
- ↑ Harrison, Eddie (July 24, 2013). "The Wolverine". The List (The List). Retrieved August 18, 2013.
- ↑ Roland, Denise (July 8, 2014). "Techno trousers that give wheelchair users chance to walk again". The Telegraph. Retrieved October 26, 2014.