HEXA (Hip Exoskeleton for Assistance)
The wearable robot HEXA (Hip Exoskeleton), with actuators on the hip joint, was designed to help patients with lower limb disabilities, such as those with hemiplegic stroke and scissoring gait. HEXA restores or improves their walking ability and reduces the burden on human caregivers.
2021-2022
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Year:
FUMCARE
Skills:
Mechanical Design, FEM, Project Management
Specs
70-watt BLDC motors with a precise gearbox, each driving a link which is placed on the human thigh and fastened
The robot actuators provide hip flexion torque during gait cycle
Treatment of gait abnormalities
Helps to improve symmetric movement, stride, linear speed, and walking duration
6 kg weight
Dense Actuator Design
A dense actuator design with DC motor, Harmonic Drive gearbox, and loadcell sensor for feedback.
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