OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002900

Exoskeleton having a pneumatic actuator

Published: 2026-09-15T19:16:03.166272Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002900
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

An exoskeleton is disclosed having a first exoskeleton element, a second
exoskeleton element and a pneumatic actuator which is mechanically connected
to the first exoskeleton element and the second exoskeleton element. The
exoskeleton further comprises a control unit which is arranged to switch, when
the first pneumatic actuator is controlled, between a first active support
mode and a first passive support mode in which the first pneumatic actuator is
not vented to the environment.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002900
Published 2026-09-15T19:16:03.166272Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002900