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The Suit: The Batsuit has an electrical system that can shock assailants as a last resort and an Energy Deflector. The Batsuit is made of triple-weave kevlar centered around the most obvious target, the chest-mounted Batsymbol. I wear this costume both to conceal my identity, and to frighten criminals. Most versions of the Batsuit incorporate some form of body armor, and often night-vision, gas filters, and other aids to combat effectiveness or protection.

The Cowl: The cowl has infrared vision (heat sensors), night vision, and ultraviolet vision. The cowl's visor is also a digital camera for obtaining evidence. Also, it utilizes a sonar concept introduced by Lucius Fox. This technology is utilized by using echolocation to triangulate objects via cell phones. It also has an enhancement built into the cowl that allows me to see enemies in darkness, including through walls, see their condition and state of alertness, and detect and identify hidden objects and analyze evidence. It also gives me the white eyes while it is activated.

In addition, one of the cowl's ears carries a high-gain antenna for an internal comm-link on the left side of the cowl, allowing me to stay in contact with my allies. The comm-link can also scan police radios and other communication frequencies. It also carries an inertial navigation unit to keep me in balance when facing foes such as the Scarecrow or Count Vertigo. The cowl's Kevlar panels provide a level of protection for my head against firearms. The front of the skull and the sides of the temples also have small armor inserts to increase the effectiveness of skull strikes and protect from concussive blows. Repeated encounters with the Mad Hatter also forced me to shield his cowl against the villain's mind control, along with shielding it, the cowl is lined with lead, to prevent anyone with x-ray vision from determining my secret identity. I am most famous for having "White-Eyes", the work of one-way opaque eye-lenses in his cowl

The Cape: The cape is bulletproof and fire resistant, but can tear, it incorporates Nomex, a fire-resistant/retardant material and a Kevlar weave to slow the impact of bullets. The cape ends also contain weight tips that prevent the cape from getting tangled or blowing in my face in windy conditions. The weights can also be used for offensive purposes, like striking an enemy by whipping the cape around. It can also be used as a wingsuit; when an electric current was applied to the cape, the shape-memory fibers aligned into a semi-rigid form resembling a bat's wings, allowing me to glide over the streets and rooftops of Gotham. It "hides the body, makes it difficult to know where to strike" when I move, with the result that villains attacking me at long range cannot determine whether they are shooting at my body or just the cape.

Utility Belt: Batman keeps most of his personal field equipment in a signature piece of apparel, a yellow utility belt.The utility belt has a button to call the car, and a command for teleportation to the Watch Tower. Over the years it has contained items such as plastic explosives, nerve toxins, batarangs, smoke bombs, a fingerprint kit, a cutting tool, a grappling hook gun, torches, and a "re-breather" breathing device. Superman had entrusted Batman with a ring made of kryptonite, to be used should the Man of Steel ever need to be reined in (due to being mind-controlled by a villain, etc.). The Kryptonite Ring is contained in a lead pocket, in order to shield Batman from its radiations. The belt has also its own automatic security systems.

Gloves/Gauntlets: The fins can be launched by pressing a button and fired to become like throwing stars. Additionally, the gloves have been specially treated to be both shock-proof as well as radiation-resistant. The glove designs that incorporate fingertip blades also have joint armor-reinforcement in the glove, from the wrists and knuckles to the fingers. I also have electrical shockers in the fingertips of his gloves, which are used to control the structure of my cape. Also the knuckles of the gloves contain a small amount of lead shot to increase the force of his blows

Boots: The basic design of the boots are modeled on Tactical boots, but they are made from lightweight rubber and are much more flexible to allow for full extension when kicking. The boots feature a unique "slingshot" ankle reinforcement design that acts as both armor and as reinforcement for the ankle joint when kicking or landing from high distances. The bottom is a flexible split sole design and is textured for a variety of surfaces. The boots also have steel toes, making them much more effective when on the offensive. The boot heel contains an ultrasonic signaling device capable of calling live bats to it as a form of protection and cover for me during a getaway..

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