Abstract:
An exoskeleton (105; 205; 305; 405; 505) configured to be coupled to a user (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) includes a plurality of interconnected support elements (141, 150; 340, 341, 342, 350; 420, 450, 420', 450'; 515, 520, 535) constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint (155; 255; 355; 430, 430'; 570). The joint includes a tensile member (165; 360, 361, 362; 440, 440'; 530, 531; 545, 546) having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements (141, 150; 340, 341, 342, 350; 420, 450, 420', 450'; 515, 520, 535) respectively.
Abstract:
An exoskeleton configured to be coupled to a user includes a plurality of interconnected support elements constituted by rigid compression members interconnected through a tensegrity joint. The joint includes a tensile member having a first end and a second end coupled to first and second ones of the support elements respectively.