www.scs.ryerson.ca
By Joel La Croix
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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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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
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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
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Power Supply
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Making it Strong but lightweight
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Flexibility
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Power control / modulation
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Unsafe movements
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT7IXfcifHE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hkCcoenLW4
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdK2y3lphmE
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy7ipDAyXtI
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2NcMwhFU-w