The rise of the body bots [robotic exoskeletons].

The rise of the body bots [robotic exoskeletons].

This paper discusses the current status of the research and development on robotic exoskeletons for both commercial and military applications in Japan and the US. Designed to help elderly and disabled people walk, climb stairs, and carry things around, the Japanese exoskeleton, called HAL-5, is set...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:IEEE spectrum 42, 10 (2005).
Main Author: Guizzo, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
HAL-5.
Body bots.
Brute force.
Decision-making.
Dexterity.
Emergency personnel.
Exoskeletons.
Rescue personnel.
Robotic exoskeletons.