Researchers launch open-source robotic exoskeleton to help people walk

Design and clinical implementation of an open-source bionic leg

In individuals with lower-limb amputations, robotic prostheses can increase walking speed, and reduce energy use, the incidence of falls and the development of secondary complications. However, safe and reliable prosthetic-limb control strategies for robust ambulation in real-world settings remain out of reach, partly because control strategies have been tested with different robotic hardware in constrained laboratory settings. Here, we report t…

Researchers launch open-source robotic exoskeleton to help people walk

Imagine a future in which people with disabilities can walk on their own, thanks to robotic legs. A new project from Northern Arizona University is accelerating that future with an open-source robotic exoskeleton.

Can an Exoskeleton Help You Bag a Peak?

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › In the last year, exoskeletons joined the likes of ebikes and smartphone satellite messaging as the piece of technology most likely to disrupt the outdoor space. These mechanical braces strap around your waist and over your thighs and, when activated, move your leg, relieving you of the effort of having to walk on your own. They look …

Aid Walking: How Robots Are Making First Steps Happen

Eddie Gonzales Jr. – MessageToEagle.com – Imagine a future in which people with disabilities can walk on their own, thanks to robotic legs. A new project from Northern Arizona University is accelerating that future with an open-source robotic exoskeleton. Image source Right now, developing these complex electromechanical systems is expensive and time-consuming, which likely stops […]

Robotic legs for all: New open-source exoskeleton could help people walk again

Imagine a world where people with disabilities can walk more freely and comfortably, thanks to robotic legs. That world is getting closer, thanks to researchers at Northern Arizona University (NAU). A team led by Associate Professor Zach Lerner has developed a new open-source robotic exoskeleton system—meaning anyone can use it for free. Exoskeletons are wearable […] The post Robotic legs for all: New open-source exoskeleton could help people wa…