Hip Exoskeleton for Superior Assistance (HeSA)
Abstract
A lightweight hip-exoskeleton will flex and extend the hips to assist a user to walk, run, and walk up and down stairs and hills. The system will move with the user to assist as needed and will be integrated into a standard IOTV (improved outer tactical vest) to allow a warfighter to easily don and doff the system and assist in load carriage while on patrol with a basic combat load (ammunition, water, radios, etc.). 1. System must be designed to be simple, lightweight, and can be easily donned and doffed. 2. System must consume an average of 100W or less when used in walking mode. Average power will dramatically increase when running (approximately 200W per hip). 3. System must be transparent allowing the user to naturally walk and run and allow transitions between walking and running. 4. System must be able to be used in all environments such as stairs, inclines, and hills.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1510162
Entities
People
- Thomas Sugar
Organizations
- Arizona State University
- Army Contracting Command
- Office of the Secretary of Defense