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Robotic exoskeleton with fall control and actuation

US9474632B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

HARRIS CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Paul M. Bosscher · West Melbourne, US
Matthew D. Summer · Melbourne, US
Loran J. Wilkinson · Palm Bay, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 13, 2014
Grant date	Oct 25, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 13, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S901/49
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method for controlling an exoskeleton (100) involves detecting an occurrence of an uncontrolled acceleration of at least a portion of the exoskeleton, as might occur during a fall. In response, the exoskeleton is caused to automatically transition at least one motion actuator (104a, 104b) from a first operational state to a second operational state. In the first operational state, the one or more motion actuators are configured to provide a motive force for controlled movement of the exoskeleton. In the second operational state, the one or more motion actuators are configured to function as energy dampers which dissipate a shock load exerted upon the exoskeleton.

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