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publication_id: "OT-2026-000001211"
title: "Support device for an exoskeleton system, exoskeleton system comprising said support device and method to operate the exoskeleton system"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:04:09.694236Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001211"
categories:
  - "robotics-automation/robot-architectures"
keywords:
  - "a61h1/024"
  - "b25j9/0006"
  - "b25j9/0006"
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  - "a61g5/14"
  - "a61g5/14"
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# Support device for an exoskeleton system, exoskeleton system comprising said support device and method to operate the exoskeleton system

## Abstract

A support device ( 2 ) for an exoskeleton system ( 1 ) including a wheeled frame ( 21 ), a displaceable connector ( 22 ) for connection to a lumbar portion ( 31 ) of the exoskeleton ( 3 ), and a powered mechanism for moving the displaceable connector ( 22 ) between an upper position and a lower position. The support device ( 2 ) further includes a foldable seat ( 23 ) connected to the wheeled frame ( 21 ) and a synchronization assembly ( 24 ) configured for folding/unfolding the seat ( 23 ). The support device ( 2 ) is advantageous in that the seat ( 23 ) is configured for moving up and down together with the displaceable connector ( 22 ) and the synchronization assembly ( 24 ) is configured for selecting a desired height of folding/unfolding of the seat ( 23 ). An exoskeleton system ( 1 ) having a support device ( 2 ) and an exoskeleton ( 3 ), and a method for operating the exoskeleton system ( 1 ).