HeSA, hip exoskeleton for superior assistance

Thomas Sugar, Eduardo Fernandez, Darren Kinney, Kevin W. Hollander, Sangram Redkar

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

16 Scopus citations

Abstract

A hip exoskeleton was designed that can assist hip flexion and extension. The device incorporates a motor, ball-screw, and spring in a lightweight package. The total weight including the battery is 2.95 kg. The system uses 20 W of power per leg. The system is controlled based on the phase angle of each leg and the torque is applied in synchrony with the user’s steps. The device assists walking, running, and does not interfere when going up and down stairs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBiosystems and Biorobotics
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages319-323
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

Publication series

NameBiosystems and Biorobotics
Volume16
ISSN (Print)2195-3562
ISSN (Electronic)2195-3570

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

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