Free Exoskeleton Blueprint Could Accelerate Rehab Robotics Research

Free exoskeleton blueprint could accelerate rehab robotics research

Exoskeletons are no longer just the stuff of science fiction or super-soldier fantasies. While some devices are designed to enhance human performance — enabling users to lift more, move faster, or cover longer distances — the most transformative promise of exoskeleton technology lies in the field of healthcare. For individuals living with physical disabilities — including spinal cord injuries, stroke-related impairments and cerebral palsy — robo…

NAU Scientists Unveil Open-Source Robotic Exoskeleton to Aid Walking

Imagine a future where individuals with physical disabilities can regain the ability to walk independently, powered by advanced robotic exoskeletons. This vision is becoming more tangible thanks to a transformative initiative from Northern Arizona University (NAU), which is spearheading the development of an open-source robotic exoskeleton framework known as OpenExo. This system represents a significant breakthrough in the field of biomechanics …

NAU researchers release open-source exoskeleton framework - The Robot Report

Zach Lerner’s Biomechatronics Lab at NAU previously developed an exoskeleton to help children with cerebral palsy walk. | Source: Northern Arizona University Researchers at Northern Arizona University, or NAU, hope to enable a future where people with disabilities can walk on their own with the help of robotic legs. The university released an open-source robotic exoskeleton to help accelerate development. Developing these complex electromechanic…