CONTINUOUS EXOSKELETON TRACK SUITABLE AS AN ORTHESIS ASSISTING HUMAN LOCOMOTION

摘要

A continuous exoskeleton track suitable as an orthesis assisting human locomotion comprises a body-supporting orthesis with a modular articulated structure composed of parts (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25) that are coupled to the user body, like an exoskeleton integrated into a motor-driven continuous track for human locomotion controlled by the user by means of a central control unit (31) with a microprocessor and a gyroscope that help the user to keep his or her balance and direction, and to climb up and down stairs, and also comprises power actuators (27, 28, 29, 32) that cause the articulations of the exoskeleton (30) to move and hence the person's articulations to move, allowing the person to change between standing and sitting positions.