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  6. Cable-Actuated, Kinetically Balanced, Parallel Torque Transfer Exoskeleton Joint Actuator with or without Strain Sensing

Cable-Actuated, Kinetically Balanced, Parallel Torque Transfer Exoskeleton Joint Actuator with or without Strain Sensing

Description

This technology is a mechanical design for an exoskeleton joint actuator/joint assembly. This design was developed to reduce the size and physical profile of an exoskeleton while simultaneously increasing strength, reliability, durability, and torque transfer.

Additional information

Patent number and inventor

17/343,628

Zachary Lerner and Greg Orekhov.

Potential applications

This invention was developed specifically for an exoskeleton and addresses manufacturability and commercial form-factor issues.

Benefits and advantages

This actuator directly addresses manufacturability and commercial form-factor issues.

Case number and licensing status

2020-027

This invention is licensed.