1. By Joel La Croix www.scs.ryerson.ca

2.  A Wearable robot is a mechatronic system that is designed around the shape and function of the human body, with segments and joints corresponding to those of the person it is externally coupled with

3.  The first exoskeleton was co-developed by GE and the U.S. military in the 60’s.  It was named Hardiman.  It allowed the user to lift loads up to 1500pounds with ease.  Was not successful

5.  Military Use  UC Berkerly/Lockhead  Sarcos/ Raytheon  Personal Use Cyberdyne’s HAL5 Honda Exoskeleton Legs Rex Bionics Robotic Exoskeleton Legs M.I.T Media Labs Biomechatronics Group Legs

12.  Power Supply  Making it Strong but lightweight  Flexibility  Power control / modulation  Unsafe movements

13.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT7IXfcifHE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hkCcoenLW4  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdK2y3lphmE  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy7ipDAyXtI  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2NcMwhFU-w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2NcMwhFU-w