The Powered Exoskeleton Leg is a demonstration of affordable, useful exoskeleton technology.
A powered exoskeleton is a mechanical and electrical system worn on the outside of the human body. Common exoskeleton applications are protection of the wearer and increase in the amount of power the wearer can exert, providing safety and assistance.
We hope to make exoskeletons more widespread by making them available at price levels acceptable for common and not merely niche uses.
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The prototype was showcased during the 3rd Annual Mechatronics Design Symposium to considerable interest and acclaim.
The Powered Exoskeleton Leg was featured in CTV News' report from the symposium. The report can be viewed on the CTV website or on Youtube.
The prototype is completed and the co-operation of all subsystems is undergoing final testing and fixes.
Mechanical construction is complete and the frame is verified to work. The hard stops successfully protect against unsafe positions. Valves are undergoing final testing.
Frame components have been welded courtesy of Mark and Joel of On Site Mobile Welding Inc.
Work has been progressing well. The frame construction needs only finishing touches. Logging of all inputs by the controller is being worked on.
The frame construction is progressing well and is mostly complete. A muscle is currently being stress tested for operational limits and safety issues. The controller has been tested to work with basic logging, output, and communication with a computer.
Components for muscles have now arrived. The final design details for the frame have been finalized. The controller has been verified to be in working condition. Problems encountered obtaining affordable air valves.
Raw materials for constructing the frame, and the Arduino microcontroller, have been purchased and are now ready for work.
Design for controller code has been finalized. Working on finalizing mechanical design and obtaining materials.