GOATARMA™ TECHNOLOGY
GoatArma™ integrates proprietary technologies across vision, AI, communications, power, advanced materials, and powered hand protection into a unified adaptive platform.
Core Technologies
Eight proprietary systems form the foundation of the GoatArma™ protection platform. Each technology is designed as a modular component that communicates with the others through a unified data and power architecture.
BioLock™
Verified Dual-Mode SystemPhysical discrimination between protective armor modules and training-load modules. Electronic authentication and orientation sensing verify installed configuration before the system reports a protected state. Training modules occupying a protection slot cause the system to withhold the verified green status.
Patent Application PlannedFlexScale™
Adaptive Armor GeometryClosed-loop sensor system detects whether ballistic modules have departed from their defined protective positional envelope. Controllable carrier-tension elements restore and maintain coverage while permitting respiration and normal motion. Activity-specific envelopes adapt to running, standing, seated, and vehicle modes.
Patent Application PlannedArmor Passport™
Cryptographic Protection-State EngineAuthenticated physical armor identity combined with measured installation, exposure, and impact history. Model-specific validity rules determine whether each module may satisfy the current verified protection state. Counterfeit detection, mandatory inspection states, and fleet synchronization built in.
Patent Application PlannedSenseSkin™
Pressure & Impact MonitoringDistributed pressure and strain sensor network embedded in the carrier chassis. Detects edge lift, tilt, migration, and impact events across the entire protection envelope. Real-time data feeds FlexScale for positioning correction and Armor Passport for lifecycle logging.
Sensor NetworkCoolGrid™
Ventilation ArchitectureEngineered ventilation channels and 3D spacer mesh positioned in non-ballistic zones. Designed to provide thermal management without compromising protection coverage. Ventilation adjustment permitted only when coverage validation remains active.
Thermal ManagementPower Core™
Configuration-Aware Distributed PowerThe controller identifies the actual authenticated protective configuration, computes different power priorities and reserve requirements from that configuration, and upon disconnection or failure automatically transitions into a predefined survival state using independent reserve power while shedding lower-priority loads.
Patent Application PlannedEarthShield™
Advanced Materials PlatformMulti-layer composite material architecture combining high-performance ballistic fibers with next-generation energy-absorbing structures. Every material is selected for a specific role in the protection chain. Sustainable manufacturing and recycled materials prioritized where performance allows.
Materials ScienceNODE™
Removable Electronics ModuleSelf-contained electronics package that can be removed from the carrier without affecting the ballistic protection. Houses BioLock controller, Armor Passport processor, SenseSkin hub, and communication interfaces. Keeps all GoatArma electronics outside the certified armor package.
Modular ElectronicsArchitecture Note
GoatArma™ electronics are deliberately kept outside the certified ballistic layup. This separation reduces both patent and certification complexity. The OEM-certified armor package remains unmodified; GoatArma's intelligence layer rides the carrier chassis and can be independently updated, replaced, or removed.
GoatArma Mitt™ Technologies
The GoatArma Mitt is a modular powered protective gauntlet combining extreme hand protection, powered grip assistance, environmental sensing, and rescue-grade capability. Seven proprietary subsystems work together.
PowerGrip™
Powered Grip AssistancePressure sensors detect the user's natural grip and powered tendons with micro-actuators assist it. Five software profiles: Natural, Endurance, Hold, Precision, and Rescue. Dramatically reduces forearm fatigue during sustained gripping, lifting, pulling, and tool operation.
Powered Assist 5 ProfilesGoatShield™
Articulated Hand ArmorOverlapping armor segments from fingertip through knuckle to wrist. Armadillo-scale architecture: outer abrasion layer, impact-dispersing polymer, cut-resistant textile, puncture-resistant zones, comfort/ventilation layer, and electronics/sensors. ANSI/ISEA 138 back-of-hand impact protection target.
Articulated Multi-layerGoatLock™
Sustained Grip SystemOnce a secure grasp is established, the tendon system maintains the grip while forearm muscles relax. The user commands the grip; GoatArma maintains it. Applications: construction, rescue, climbing, warehouse, maritime, mechanics, and people with reduced grip strength.
Sustained HoldGripSkin™
Replaceable Palm ModulesInterchangeable palm surfaces optimized for specific conditions. StreetSkin for everyday use, WetGrip for rain and marine, OilGrip for mechanical work, ClimbGrip for rope and climbing, HeatGrip for hot environments, PrecisionGrip for fine tool handling. Replace the skin, not the glove.
6 Variants ReplaceableSafeRelease™
Safety Disengage SystemForce sensors, finger-position sensors, and software limits prevent uncontrolled squeezing. Automatically disengages when dangerous forces, finger snagging, or loss of control are detected. Prevents the powered glove from injuring its own wearer. Critical safety architecture differentiating GoatArma from generic powered gloves.
Auto-disengage Safety CriticalThermal Touch™
Surface Temperature DetectionThe Mitt detects surface temperature before the user fully contacts an object. Data feeds directly to the CapraHelm™ HUD: PIPE SURFACE / 284°F / DO NOT TOUCH. Prevents burns from hot equipment, identifies heat sources in rescue scenarios, and alerts to dangerously cold surfaces.
Pre-contact SensingGrip HUD™
Visual Grip FeedbackReal-time grip data displayed on the CapraHelm™: grip force percentage, assist level, load weight, slip risk. The helmet and Mitt operate as one integrated product. Includes haptic navigation via individual finger vibrations for silent directional guidance.
HUD Integration Haptic NavEngineering Note: PowerGrip Is Real Technology
Powered grip assistance is not speculative. Bioservo's Ironhand uses pressure sensors in the hand and fingers, motors, and artificial tendons to amplify the wearer's natural grasp. GoatArma's differentiation is the integration of powered grip with articulated impact/cut/puncture armor, environmental sensing, and ecosystem connectivity. Features no existing powered glove combines.
| Protection Target | Standard | GoatArma Development Target |
|---|---|---|
| Back-of-hand Impact | ANSI/ISEA 138 | Full finger + knuckle + metacarpal coverage |
| Cut Resistance | ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 | A9 (6,000+ grams) for high-protection model |
| Puncture Resistance | ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 | Level 5 palm/fingertip |
| Needle Protection | ASTM F2878 | Specialized palm/finger barrier for LE/EMS |
| Fragmentation | Custom ballistics lab protocol | Dorsal protection, secondary projectiles |
Ecosystem Architecture
The Capra™ system is a modular wearable platform where every component communicates through CapraCore™ central compute, connects via rugged CapraLink™ connectors, and draws power from hot-swappable CapraVolt™ batteries. Each peripheral retains enough local intelligence to remain safe if disconnected.
SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE
Central Computing Hub
Jetson Orin NX / snapdragon-class SoC. Houses AI inference engine, sensor fusion, mesh radio (900 MHz + BLE 5.3), and CapraOS real-time kernel. Mounts in the CapraPack or vest MOLLE panel. MIL-STD-810H rated enclosure.
Modular Backpack Frame
Lightweight carbon-fiber / aluminum frame with slide-lock rails for CapraCore, CapraVolt batteries, hydration, and mission-specific payload modules. Integrates with CapraSkin vest carrier via quick-release MOLLE adapters.
Hot-Swap Battery System
Standardized lithium-ion battery modules (100-300 Wh per cell). Hot-swappable without system shutdown. Slide-lock interface with status LEDs and NFC charge-state reporting. Feeds all peripherals through CapraLink bus.
Rugged Connector Standard
MIL-spec twist-lock connectors carrying power + high-speed data (USB 3.x / proprietary). Pull-tab breakaway design prevents snag injuries. Weatherproof IP67 rating. Every module docks through CapraLink for plug-and-play interop.
Design Rule: Separate Armor from Computer
Head: armor + optics + HUD + essential sensors only. Vest/back: main battery + AI computer + cellular/mesh radio. Connected through a breakaway CapraLink™ cable. This architecture delivers comprehensive capability without a 10-pound helmet. Every Capra™ peripheral has enough local intelligence and reserve power to remain safe if the primary connection is severed.
Variant Comparison
Every Capra™ product ships in three configurations. Military gets full ballistic + exoskeleton + classified-grade encryption. Prosumer gets civilian-legal protection + power-assist + commercial comms. Consumer gets impact protection + fitness tracking + BLE connectivity.
| DIMENSION | MILITARY | PROSUMER | CONSUMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballistic Rating | NIJ HG2 + RF2 rifle plates | NIJ HG1 soft armor | CE EN 1621 impact |
| Exoskeleton | Full powered (150 Nm) | Spring-assist passive | None |
| AI / Compute | Jetson Orin NX + edge AI | Snapdragon SoC + lite AI | BLE MCU + phone app |
| Vision | Thermal + NIR + LiDAR + RGB | Thermal + RGB camera | Action camera mount |
| Communications | AES-256 mesh + MANET + SATCOM | LoRa mesh + LTE | BLE 5.3 + Wi-Fi |
| Battery | 300 Wh hot-swap (12 hr) | 200 Wh hot-swap (8 hr) | 100 Wh internal (4 hr) |
| Weight (full kit) | ~18 kg / 40 lbs | ~9 kg / 20 lbs | ~4 kg / 9 lbs |
| Positioning | Mission-Critical | Professional-Grade | Accessible |
Tier Strategy: Same Platform, Different Loadout
All three tiers share the same CapraLink connector standard, CapraCore mounting interface, and CapraOS software stack. Upgrading from Consumer to Prosumer or Military means swapping modules — not buying a new system. This modular approach lets us serve range-day enthusiasts and special operations with the same architecture.
Vision Systems
The CapraHelm™ houses a multi-spectral sensor array that fuses visible light, thermal infrared, near-infrared, and LiDAR data into a single augmented reality overlay.
Stereo Cameras
Dual 4K RGB cameras with binocular depth perception. Hardware-stabilized with a 120-degree horizontal field of view. Stereo baseline enables centimeter-accurate depth estimation up to 30 meters.
4K 60fps 120° FOV
Thermal Imaging
Long-wave infrared (LWIR) 640x512 uncooled microbolometer detects heat signatures through smoke, dust, and zero-visibility conditions. Auto-calibrating with seven color palettes.
LWIR 640x512 -40° to 330°C
Night Vision
Near-infrared camera pods with active IR illuminators provide digital night vision without bloom and halo effects. AI-driven noise reduction produces clean images down to 0.001 lux.
NIR Active 0.001 Lux
LiDAR Mapping
Solid-state flash LiDAR with no moving parts provides 100-meter range 3D mapping at centimeter precision. Generates real-time point clouds for navigation and obstacle avoidance.
100m Range Solid-stateAI Platform
Specialized AI subsystems run on a ruggedized edge compute module. The platform processes sensor data locally with no cloud dependency, delivering 26 TOPS at under 8 watts.
Fit AI
3D body-mapping and real-time plate positioning. Scans wearer geometry at startup, continuously adjusts strap tension and panel alignment via micro-servos.
Real-time Servo-actuatedThermal AI
Predictive thermoregulation managing cooling and heating zones. Monitors core temperature, ambient conditions, and exertion level to maintain optimal wearer temperature.
Predictive 36.5 to 37.5°CArmor Health AI
Continuous structural integrity monitoring using embedded strain gauges and piezoelectric sensors. Detects micro-fractures, delamination, and material fatigue before they compromise protection.
Monitoring Strain AnalysisImpact AI
Accelerometer fusion with predictive bracing. 6-axis IMU array detects incoming impacts and pre-tensions materials 15 milliseconds before contact.
15ms Pre-tension 6-axis IMUMode AI
Context-aware configuration switching. Detects activity type and reconfigures sensor priority, power distribution, and alert thresholds automatically.
Adaptive 5 ModesCommunications
Hearing protection, bone conduction audio, encrypted mesh networking, and precision indoor positioning in a unified system.
Hearing Protection
Active noise cancellation with impact-triggered compression. Dual-microphone arrays block impulse sounds above 85dB within 0.5ms while maintaining environmental awareness.
Active NR 0.5ms ResponseBone Conduction
Cheekbone-mounted piezoelectric transducers deliver comms audio directly to the inner ear. Keeps ear canals open for ambient sound awareness.
Open-ear Dual-channelMesh Radio Network
Ad-hoc encrypted mesh with self-healing topology. AES-256 encryption with rotating keys. Range extends with every additional unit.
AES-256 Self-healingUWB Indoor Positioning
Ultra-wideband precise positioning with centimeter accuracy in GPS-denied environments. Team positions displayed on HUD in real-time.
cm Accuracy Indoor/OutdoorPower Architecture
Multi-source power system with hot-swappable primary battery, solar harvesting, kinetic energy recovery, and emergency backup cell.
Core Battery
Vest-mounted 72Wh lithium-polymer. Hot-swappable in under 5 seconds without system shutdown. 500+ charge cycles. -20°C to +55°C operating range.
72Wh Hot-swapSolar Harvesting
Flexible CIGS solar cells in shoulder and upper back panels. 3 to 8W supplemental charging during daylight operations.
3 to 8W CIGS FlexKinetic Recovery
Piezoelectric energy harvesting from movement and vibration. 0.5 to 2W during active movement.
Piezoelectric 0.5 to 2WBackup Cell
Emergency solid-state battery in the helmet. 45 minutes of critical systems if primary power is lost. No thermal runaway risk. Operates to -40°C.
45 min Emergency Solid-stateAdvanced Materials
GoatArma™'s EarthShield™ material platform combines high-performance ballistic fibers with energy-absorbing structures, carbon fiber, and sustainable comfort textiles.
Kevlar EXO
Next-generation para-aramid fiber. 15% lighter than standard Kevlar 29 at equivalent protection. 2x2 twill weave optimized for multi-hit performance.
Para-aramidDyneema UD
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in unidirectional layup. Highest strength-to-weight ratio of any commercially available ballistic fiber.
UHMWPE 1,600 m/sAuxetic Metamaterials
Structures that expand laterally under compression. On impact, the auxetic layer densifies around the strike point, dramatically improving energy absorption.
Negative PoissonRecycled CORDURA 500D
Recycled 500-denier nylon exterior with DWR coating. 30% reduced embodied carbon vs virgin CORDURA production.
Recycled DWRProtection Standards
GoatArma™ references recognized testing standards for every protection claim. Products commonly described as "bulletproof" are more accurately called ballistic-resistant. Protection depends on the tested threat level and exact armor model.
Ballistic Resistance. HG2
The current NIJ standard for body armor. HG2 is the highest handgun soft-armor tier, succeeding former Level IIIA. Testing includes 9mm FMJ at 1,470 ft/s and .44 Magnum JHP at 1,430 ft/s. First Compliant Products List published June 23, 2026.
Stab & Spike Resistance
Separate protection classes for Edged Blade and Spike threats. Level 1 uses 24 J test energy with 36 J over-test, positioned for generally concealable armor. Ballistic protection does not automatically mean stab protection.
Cut Resistance. A1 through A9
Classifies cut performance from A1 through A9, with A9 representing 6,000+ grams. Also covers abrasion and puncture. CapraMitts™ targets A9 for the high-protection model.
Back-of-Hand Impact Protection
Specifically for dorsal hand protection covering fingers and knuckles. Gives CapraMitts™ a quantitative testing target rather than vague "armored glove" marketing.
LE/Corrections Glove Performance
Covers cut, puncture, needle-stick, abrasion, and tear performance for protective gloves used by law-enforcement and corrections officers. A natural certification roadmap for CapraMitts™ Military variant.
Wearing Apparel Flammability
CPSC general flammability standard for clothing textiles. Class 3 (dangerously flammable) textiles are prohibited from apparel use. All GoatArma garments are subject to this standard.
Important: Certify the Configuration, Not the Material
A garment containing Dyneema, Twaron, or Kevlar-family fiber is not thereby "NIJ certified." NIJ evaluates specific body-armor models; compliant model designations appear on the Compliant Products List. GoatArma™ will state exact standard, model designation, protection class, and CPL status for every Capra™ protection claim. NIJ limb protection falls outside the 0101.07 scope; hand protection requires separate test protocols.
Patent & Trademark Portfolio
GoatArma™ protects the interfaces and system behavior between otherwise known components. The patent strategy focuses on the unique functional relationships, not generic concepts.
All Technology Names Are Trademarks of GoatArma Inc.
The names listed above are trademarks or pending trademarks of GoatArma Inc. Use of these marks without authorization is prohibited. GoatArma's patent strategy protects the system-level inventions: the safety interlocks, the authenticated armor identity determining protection eligibility, the closed-loop ballistic positioning, and the configuration-aware power failover. Not the raw materials or generic concepts.
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