Smart Exoskeleton for Industrial Applications
Manual jobs that require awkward postures, repetitive motions, and constant strain put workers at higher risk for injury. With an increase in workplace injuries, businesses become less productive and are required to spend more money treating and temporarily replacing injured workers. It is our goal to help reduce workplace injuries and economic loss while improving workforce productivity. By developing a lower extremity exoskeleton with squat support, we can help reduce the number of work-related injuries, support injured workers to return to work faster, reduce the need for micro breaks and worker rotation, and give a wider range of employees the ability to perform tasks efficiently and safely.
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The device will attach to the lower extremity region of the user around the upper thigh and continue to the foot. It will autonomously predict when a user is entering a squatting position and provide active support accordingly. If the user remains in a squatting position for an extended period of time, the exoskeleton will lock in place and provide static support. Otherwise the exoskeleton should allow for free range of motion. |