Angelo Butera BME 281 November 27th 2012 IRON MEN Angelo Butera BME 281 November 27th 2012

What is an exoskeleton? Robotic frames or suits Designed to amplify user’s movements Affords protection to user

Current Uses Military – Supersoldiers Medical – Rehab and as a wheelchair alternative Industry – Docks Disaster Relief – CyberDyne Hybrid Assisted Limb Monty Reed in a LifeSuit

Disaster Relief Modified CyberDyne HAL 5 Tungsten shielding, coolant system, monitors vital signs

Limitations Power source – internal combustion, fuel cell, traditional battery Size – bulky, imprecise, weight to power ratio Expensive, high-tech Control interface – sensing movements, compensation

References [1] “Powered Exoskeletons” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_exoskeleton [2] “The LIFESUIT” http://www.theyshallwalk.org/about/ [3] “Exoskeletons currently available” http://www.upgradeyourbody.com/catalog/bionics/exoskeletons/ [4] “Exoskeletons for Wheelchair Users” http://www.newdisability.com/exoskeletonsuit.htm [5]”G.E. Hardiman I” http://cyberneticzoo.com/?p=2656 [6] Munkittrick, Kyle. "Exoskeletons Will Be the Eyeglasses of the 21st Century." Discover Blogs. Kalmbach Publishing Co., 15 Nov. 2011. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2011/11/15/exoskeletons-will-be-the-eyeglasses-of-the-21st-century/