Research progress on lightweight technology of exoskeleton robot

Abstract

Exoskeleton robots are wearable devices designed to mimic the skeletal mechanisms of insects and humans Enhancing users body functioning. In recent years, exoskeleton robot has become one of the hot spots in military and medical fields. In the process of exoskeleton robot research and development, how to achieve lightweight exoskeleton robot design is the goal of many research and development teams. Lightweight design is of significant importance in the development of exoskeleton robots since it can increase their efficiency and portability. With the improvement of modern processing technology, the lightweight technology of exoskeleton robot is becoming more and more mature. This paper summarizes the mature and promising lightweight technology of exoskeleton robot at present. In this paper, based on existing exoskeleton robots, the lightweight technology of these robots is analysed and reviewed in terms of their drive devices, power supply, structures and materials, and future development trends of the technology are suggested. This paper offers a reference the lightweight design of exoskeleton robot.