039 ExoEmbrayage

Proof of concept of a lower limb exoskeleton using MR clutches

Intervention area

Mobility

Start date

September 1, 2014

End date

December 1, 2016

(continuation of mandate 14). The aim of this mandate is to study the feasibility of an exoskeleton for legs based on sliding MR actuators. As sliding MR actuators are a new compliant actuator technology, the resulting proof-of-concept will be a novelty in the field of exoskeletons.