Abstract:
An exoskeleton comprises at least one load-bearing element including a flexible hose, sleeve or cable having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The first end portion is engageable with a load and is configured to transfer a weight of the load to the hose, sleeve or cable. The hose, sleeve or cable is configured to transfer the weight of the load from the first end portion to the second end portion, and the second end portion is configured to transfer the weight of the load to a support surface upon which the exoskeleton is supported.
Abstract:
A stool is provided that provides a raised heel squat position to a user that engages the stool. The raised heel squatting position promotes a healthy and productive experience on a toilet. The stool may be collapsible for easier storage and transportation. The stool may be adjustable to provide custom fittings to different size users. Additionally, the stool may be intelligent and may provide a customized immersive experience to a person on a toilet.
Abstract:
Image stabilization systems and methods include a detector configured to detect images, an actuator coupled to the detector, a sensor coupled to the detector and configured to detect motion of the detector, and an electronic processor in communication with the sensor and the actuator, where the electronic processor is configured to, for example: (a) receive information about motion of the detector from the sensor; (b) determine components of the motion of the detector, and associate a class with each of the determined components; (c) identify components to be compensated from among the determined components based on the associated classes; and (d) generate a control signal that causes the actuator to adjust a position of at least a portion of the detector to compensate for the identified components.
Abstract:
A skin treatment apparatus (1) for treating a skin surface, comprising: a hand held base body (10); a rotor head (20), movably connected to the base body (10), and including at least one skin contacting element (22); a motor (30), operably connected to both the base body (10) and the rotor head (20), and configured to rotatably drive the rotor head (20) relative to the base body (10) around a rotation axis (L); at least one motion sensor (40), configured to generate a movement signal reflecting a path of relative movement between the motion sensor and the skin surface; and a control unit (50), operably connected to the at least one motion sensor (40) and the motor (30), and configured to control the motor (30) to rotatably drive the rotor head (20) in dependence of the movement signal of the at least one motion sensor (40).
Abstract:
Systems and methods for providing assistance with human motion, including hip and ankle motion, are disclosed. Sensor feedback is used to determine an appropriate profile for actuating a wearable robotic system to deliver desired joint motion assistance. Variations in user kinetics and kinematics, as well as construction, materials, and fit of the wearable robotic system, are considered in order to provide assistance tailored to the user and current activity.
Abstract:
A vehicle seat (10) includes a seatback (14), a seat cushion and plural airbags (30) for massaging that are provided at least at an interior of the seatback or the seat cushion, and that are configured to inflate and push portions of a body of a seated vehicle occupant; an air supplying/discharging device that has air force-feeding means for feeding air under pressure, and a control valve for supplying and discharging air, that has been fed under pressure from the air force-feeding means, to the plural airbags respectively, and the air supplying/discharging device is further configured to inflate and contract the plural airbags individually; and a control device that is configured to repeat, in a state in which the air force-feeding means is operated, at a uniform cycle, supplying and discharging of air by switching of the control valve, and to generate vibrations at at least one airbag among the plural airbags.
Abstract:
A skin treatment apparatus (1) for treating a skin surface, comprising: a hand held base body (10); a rotor head (20), movably connected to the base body (10), and including at least one skin contacting element (22); a motor (30), operably connected to both the base body (10) and the rotor head (20), and configured to rotatably drive the rotor head (20) relative to the base body (10) around a rotation axis (L); at least one motion sensor (40), configured to generate a movement signal reflecting a path of relative movement between the motion sensor and the skin surface; and a control unit (50), operably connected to the at least one motion sensor (40) and the motor (30), and configured to control the motor (30) to rotatably drive the rotor head (20) in dependence of the movement signal of the at least one motion sensor (40).
Abstract:
Hand cleaning apparatus is disclosed having a frame, fixing means for fixing the frame to a structure, a facia comprising a hand port for receiving the hands of a user, frame connecting means for connecting the facia to the frame, a chassis and chassis connecting means for connecting the chassis to the facia and/or the frame. Usually, the chassis will include a hand-sensor, an air blower and a connection to a controller, and optionally a soap dispenser and a water dispenser. The apparatus is modular which is of benefit in manufacture, use and maintenance.