APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING EXOSKELETONS

    公开(公告)号:US20180296426A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-18

    申请号:US15768484

    申请日:2016-10-16

    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems for controlling exoskeleton devices, and more particularly, smart crutches configured for sensing an environment and processing the sensed data to control the movement of exoskeleton devices over various types of surfaces are presented. In some embodiments, the smart crutches may comprise sensors configured to sense the state of the exoskeleton, the crutches and the surrounding environment, and to transmit such measurements to various components of the crutch and/or exoskeleton such as processing units, user interfaces, etc. In some embodiments, the processing unit may generate instructions for the exoskeleton and/or the crutches to carry out based on the measurements.

    EXOSKELETON DEVICE WITH SITTING SUPPORT AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF
    32.
    发明申请
    EXOSKELETON DEVICE WITH SITTING SUPPORT AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF 审中-公开
    具有位置支持的EXOSKELETON设备及其操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160250093A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-01

    申请号:US14631897

    申请日:2015-02-26

    Inventor: OFIR KOREN

    Abstract: An exoskeleton device includes a plurality of braces that are each attachable to a part of a user. A plurality of joints connects adjacent braces. Each joint is controllable to bend or unbend so as to cause the exoskeleton device to change between an erect configuration and a sitting configuration. At least one support column is extendible from a brace. A length of the support column is adjustable. A controller is configured to adjust the length of the support column in coordination with the bending or unbending of a joint to provide support for the exoskeleton device when in the sitting configuration.

    Abstract translation: 外骨骼装置包括多个可以连接到使用者的一部分的支柱。 多个关节连接相邻的大括号。 每个关节是可控制的以弯曲或解开弯曲,从而使得外骨骼装置在直立构型和坐姿构型之间改变。 至少一个支撑柱可以从支架延伸。 支撑柱的长度可调。 控制器配置成与关节的弯曲或不弯曲协调地调节支撑柱的长度,以在坐姿配置中为外骨骼装置提供支撑。

    Methods and apparatuses for exoskeleton attachment

    公开(公告)号:US11253992B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-22

    申请号:US15742396

    申请日:2016-07-06

    Inventor: Avihay Shavit

    Abstract: In some embodiments, an exoskeleton device for providing gait/movement assistance to users, and more particularly, methods and apparatuses for attaching such devices to a limb of the users, are presented. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a support, a support holder, and a retaining element for retaining the support secured to the support holder at least when the apparatus is in use. In some embodiments, the attachment of the support to the support holder may be configured so as to allow the support a range of translational and/or rotational degrees of motion.

    LOCOMOTION ASSISTING APPARATUS WITH INTEGRATED TILT SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20210290471A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-23

    申请号:US17107453

    申请日:2020-11-30

    Abstract: A locomotion assisting exoskeleton device includes a plurality of braces, including a trunk support for affixing to the part of the torso of a person and leg segment braces each leg segment brace for connecting to a section of a leg of the person. The device further includes at least one motorized joint for connecting two of the braces and for providing relative angular movement between the two braces. The device includes at least one tilt sensor mounted on the exoskeleton device for sensing a tilt of the exoskeleton, and a controller for receiving sensed signals from the tilt sensor and programmed with an algorithm with instructions for actuating the motorized joints in accordance with the sensed signals.

    APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR POWERING SUPPORTS FOR EXOSKELETONS

    公开(公告)号:US20200281802A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-10

    申请号:US15780917

    申请日:2016-12-04

    Inventor: Roman RABKIN

    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a charging apparatus for charging and/or powering a smart or powered crutch device. The crutch may include electronic circuitry as well as on board rechargeable power or energy source, and it may provide access to charge the power source using a charger system. The charger system may be a floor charger configured to receive a portion of the crutch such as the distal tip so as to facilitate the transfer of power from the charger to the crutch. The charger system may also be in the form of a wall charger and/or a portable system.

    DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESSURE DETECTION IN AN EXOSKELETON SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20190282428A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-19

    申请号:US16339959

    申请日:2017-10-07

    Inventor: Gadi BELINKOV

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices, systems and methods for providing safety functionality in an exoskeleton system. In particular, some embodiments make use of a sensor system and methodology with/for an exoskeleton apparatus to facilitate such safety functionality. For example, a system for regulating a load amount applied on a user of an exoskeleton may comprise one or more sensors for sensing data related to an amount of force exerted at a limb of the user by a part of the exoskeleton; a communications component for transmitting the sensed data to a processing unit operably coupled to the exoskeleton; and the processing unit configured to process the data so as to determine the amount of exerted force and generate an instruction to trigger a mode of operation of the exoskeleton based on the determined amount of force.

    Gait device with a crutch
    37.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10137050B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-27

    申请号:US13744396

    申请日:2013-01-17

    Inventor: Amit Goffer

    Abstract: A system method and device, the system including a gait device for facilitating a gait of a person over a surface and one or a plurality of crutches to provide support over the surface the gait device, each of said one or a plurality of crutches including a locomotion facilitator to enhance locomotion of that crutch over the surface and a mechanism to modify the locomotion of that crutch over the surface.

    Locomotion assisting apparatus with integrated tilt sensor

    公开(公告)号:US10849816B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-01

    申请号:US15136844

    申请日:2016-04-22

    Abstract: A locomotion assisting exoskeleton device includes a plurality of braces, including a trunk support for affixing to the part of the torso of a person and leg segment braces each leg segment brace for connecting to a section of a leg of the person. The device further includes at least one motorized joint for connecting two of the braces and for providing relative angular movement between the two braces. The device includes at least one tilt sensor mounted on the exoskeleton device for sensing a tilt of the exoskeleton, and a controller for receiving sensed signals from the tilt sensor and programmed with an algorithm with instructions for actuating the motorized joints in accordance with the sensed signals.

    APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED COLLAPSE OF AN EXOSKELETON

    公开(公告)号:US20190133867A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-09

    申请号:US16093904

    申请日:2017-04-13

    Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus, method and systems for collapsing/lowering an exoskeleton device comprising at least one motor and at least one component are disclosed. In some embodiments, the device is configured to be moved by the at least one motor. When at least one of a plurality of faults including power faults such as a low power fault and a power failure fault, electrical faults, software faults and mechanical faults are detected in the powering the exoskeleton device, one or more components of the device may be decelerated via the at least one motor.

    Locomotion assisting device and method

    公开(公告)号:US10226395B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-12

    申请号:US13900570

    申请日:2013-05-23

    Abstract: An exoskeleton bracing system includes: a trunk support for affixing to the trunk of a disabled person and leg braces for connecting to the legs of the person, each leg brace including limb segment braces. Motorized joints are adapted to provide relative angular movement between the limb segment braces of the leg braces and between the leg braces and the trunk support. One or more ground force sensors are designed to sense ground force exerted on each of the leg braces. The system also includes a controller for receiving sensed signals from said one or more ground force sensors, with an algorithm for identifying a stance from the sensed signals and, based on the identified stance, actuating the motorized joints to perform an action relating to a mode of locomotion selected from a set of predefined actions corresponding to the identified stance.

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