Synthesis of Slender Spatial Compliant Mechanisms with application to passive exoskeletons
Ali Amoozandeh Amoozandeh (TU Delft - Mechatronic Systems Design)
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Abstract
Industrial passive exoskeletons have been developed for years as a tool to reduce the physical workload of their users. They accomplish this by compensating for the user’s body weight and decreasing fatigue caused by repetitive loads. Despite their advantages, current exoskeletons have drawbacks that make them less convenient for users and thus less common as a supporting tool. Among the other issues, the most important are impeded and reduced movement, posture strain, and increased discomfort. This thesis proposes designs for spatial compliant mechanisms to address these issues in exoskeletons.