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DESIGN, ANALYSIS and DEVELOPMENT of CHAIR LESS CHAIR EXOSKELETON SYSTEM

. Suresh Balaji S, Dinesh Sharma B, Pandiaraj R, Raveen Karthick K and Kishore Kumar S


Abstract

The ‘chair-less chair exoskeleton system is a hydraulic based Exoskeletal support which is basically a ‘chair’ that is like an exoskeleton, allowing users to walk or move at certain speed with the device while they work. It is a mechanical ergonomics device that is designed around the shape and function of the human body, with segments and joints corresponding to those of the person it is externally coupled with. This support helps users to rest their leg muscles by directing their body weight towards a variable damper attached to the frame and directs the weight to the ground. This exoskeleton system is designed to be appropriate mechanism with human lower extremity and it operates synchronously with the human realizes. It consists of two identical ‘supports’, one strapped to each of the wearer's legs. Simply bend the knees to a comfortable stance to activate its damper that supports the body weight. The Exoskeletal support not just provides a comfort lower body support, but also has several other purposes with this being a skeleton for newer products.

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