1. Angelo Butera BME 281 November 27th 2012
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Angelo Butera
BME 281
November 27th 2012

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

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

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

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

6. References
[1] “Powered Exoskeletons”
[2] “The LIFESUIT”
[3] “Exoskeletons currently available”
[4] “Exoskeletons for Wheelchair Users”
[5]”G.E. Hardiman I”
[6] Munkittrick, Kyle. "Exoskeletons Will Be the Eyeglasses of the 21st Century." Discover Blogs. Kalmbach Publishing Co., 15 Nov Web. 27 Nov