This paper describes the process of a team of mechanical engineering students in designing and simulating an easv to wear augmentation exoskeleton device. The goal of the project is to develop a fundamental technology associate with the design and control of an upper-body exoskeleton that augments human arm strength and endurance during lifting motion. The technology is intended to be used by military soldiers who are required to frequently lift more than 100 pounds objects, such as heavy machinery, tank ammunition, etc. This proof of concept design focuses on using a wearable device to provide and support both arms with considerable strength to lift more than 100 pounds objects. Some of the features of this upper body exoskeleton include easy to wear, light weight, portable, sturdy, and easy to control. The exoskeleton device mainly consists of two sections: wearable body vest and EMC sensors and Arduino control system. This paper also discussed the range of basic motion of the arms, how the wearable exoskeleton device is developed, and how the performance and efficiency of such device are evaluated.
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