Right. The future is officially now;
As Japan’s dwindling ranks of farmers grow old, scientists are developing new ways to lighten their physical load and keep them productive. At the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, a research team led by professor Shigeki Toyama has developed a wearable power-assist robot suit designed to boost the strength of farmers working in the field.
from pink tentatle
DARPA funded a similar research group about 3 years ago. Results will be published in 2 years.