OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001211

Support device for an exoskeleton system, exoskeleton system comprising said support device and method to operate the exoskeleton system

Published: 2026-09-15T19:04:09.694236Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001211
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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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 ).

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001211
Published 2026-09-15T19:04:09.694236Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001211