Likely could be useful by survivors if we had a leader and a strategy to test out promising research. But we don't, so once again survivors are fucking screwed.
http://www.rdmag.com/videos/2015/09/soft-exoskeletons-tested-army
A couple paragraphs;
Worn like a pair of pants and meant to fit underneath a soldier’s
regular gear, the suit is made of soft, functional textiles, and mimics
the action of leg muscles and tendons. “It uses a system of powered
cables to provide mechanical assistance, adding carefully time pulling
forces to natural movements so that the user’s own muscles expend less
energy,” reports IEEE Spectrum.
The suit was tested over a three-mile cross-country course, which
consists of paved road and two miles of semi-rugged terrain. According
to Boynton, the suit’s been in development for about three years. In
October, it will be tested on a six-mile course.
“It’s like a rubber band,” said one soldier, who noted he wasn’t sure
how well the suit would boost performance. However, medically, the
apparatus may help prevent muscle tears, and other injuries that stem
from carrying heavy loads over long distances.
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