Human Machine Integration Lab

Co-founded Wearable Robotics Association http://www.wearablerobotics.com

Please see our HESA, Airlegs, and RUPERT devices

Jetpack

Enhance running with the wind at your back

• ASU Jetpack, 2.2 million hits

PogoShoes - Shoes made for running - 2014

We used spring-loaded pneumatic cylinders to assist push-off in synchrony with walking and running.

Pogosuit

Mass oscillates up and down with your motion

• Pogosuit testing on the Peralta Trail

Cooling Suit - Dr. Sangram Redkar was the PI

The suit reduces the body temperature by circulating cool water.

Spiderman Suit - Dr. Sangram Redkar was the PI

The suit allows a person to climb flat surfaces

• Spiderman suit

WalkBe - Walk Beyond

The WalkBe is a wearable device that pushes forward and upward at the waist. The gentle push makes it easier to walk. You can lean backwards into the device to rest.

The external force is applied at the waist so that the device does not interfere with the legs during human motion. The applied force will reduce metabolic cost, make it easier to walk, and make it easier to push or pull objects.

Sit to Stand

Adjustable leaf springs were used to assist when moving from a sitting position to a standing position

Spring Loaded Knee

A Jack Spring actuator was mounted across the knee. The stiffness could be adjusted quickly from soft to very stiff.

Energy Harvesting Ankle - Work with Dr. Joseph Hitt