Exoskeletons for human force augmentation

Authors: Brown, M.; Tsagarakis, N.; Caldwell, D.G.

Source: Industrial Robot: An International Journal, Volume 30, Number 6, 2003 , pp. 592-602(11)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

This paper reviews the current status of devices for use as exoskeletons for assisting or constraining human movements. Applications include teleoperation and force augmentation to allow people to operate more easily or more efficiently in a variety of situations, including military and emergency service applications.

Keywords: Human physiology; Restriction on movement; Tactile sensors

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01439910310506864

Publication date: 2003-12-01