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Wearable Robots

Wearable Robots . www.scs.ryerson.ca. By Joel La Croix. What is a Wearable Robot?. A Wearable robot is a mechatronic system that is designed around the shape and function of the human body, with segments and joints corresponding to those of the person it is externally coupled with .

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Wearable Robots

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  1. Wearable Robots www.scs.ryerson.ca By Joel La Croix

  2. What is a Wearable Robot? • A Wearable robot is a mechatronic system that is designed around the shape and function of the human body, with segments and joints corresponding to those of the person it is externally coupled with

  3. Brief History • The first exoskeleton was co-developed by GE and the U.S. military in the 60’s. • It was named Hardiman. • It allowed the user to lift loads up to 1500pounds with ease. • Was not successful

  4. Hardiman

  5. Applications • Military Use • UC Berkerly/Lockhead • Sarcos/ Raytheon • Personal Use Cyberdyne’s HAL5 Honda Exoskeleton Legs Rex Bionics Robotic Exoskeleton Legs M.I.T Media Labs Biomechatronics Group Legs

  6. UC Berkerly/Lockhead

  7. Sarcos/ Raytheon

  8. Cyberdyne’s HAL5

  9. Honda Exoskeleton Legs

  10. Rex Bionics Robotic Exoskeleton Legs

  11. M.I.T Media Labs Biomechatronics Group Legs

  12. Limitations • Power Supply • Making it Strong but lightweight • Flexibility • Power control / modulation • Unsafe movements

  13. Video links • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT7IXfcifHE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hkCcoenLW4   • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdK2y3lphmE   • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy7ipDAyXtI • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2NcMwhFU-w

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