The Proceeding of the Research on Human Exoskeleton

Abstract

Human exoskeleton robot, also named as wearable robot, is a man-machine automatic electromechanical device, which can enhance the wearer 's athletic ability and assist the wearer doing some work with the aspects such as high strength and high-speed without feeling tired. This paper presents an overview of the technology in the recent decade at home and abroad, sorted by kinds of driven methods, and focused on several sophisticated devices. The key technologies and obstacles are also discussed in the paper.