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Modular exoskeleton systems and methods

US12251355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2021
Grant dateMar 18, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/40305
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of operating a modular exoskeleton system, the method comprising: monitoring for one or more actuator units being operably coupled to or removed from the modular exoskeleton system, the modular exoskeleton system comprising at least a first actuator unit configured to be operably coupled and removed from the modular exoskeleton system; determining that the first actuator unit has been operably coupled to the modular exoskeleton system; determining the first actuator unit has been associated with a first body portion of the user; determining a first new operating configuration based at least in part on the determination that the first actuator unit has been operably coupled to the modular exoskeleton system and the determination that the first actuator unit has been associated with the first body portion of the user; and setting the first new operating configuration for the modular exoskeleton system.

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