As a group of polytechnic students at Purdue, we aim to tackle the issue of limited ergonomics, accessibility, and effective exoskeleton designs for educational use. We would be interested to know whether our DIY exoskeleton can teach one of the courses at Purdue University under the curriculum of human factor and ergonomics.
The current exoskeleton prototype is a basic exoskeleton and has not been sufficiently tested for practical use by students. Our project is dedicated to integrating a system into an existing exoskeleton prototype using sensing technology to create a smart DIY exoskeleton that is lightweight, least invasive, and portable for students to wear.
Semester of Project:
Spring 2025
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Problem Statement/Summary:
Current exoskeleton prototype has limitations in measuring certain mechanical parameters, our project focuses on refining the prototypes by incorporating human factors, improving attachment systems, and ensuring accurate sensor data into the design.
MS Teams Meeting Link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTMwNmU0YWUtMGU4Yi00MGFmLTljMTAtZTViODhiMzY1OGQ1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224130bd39-7c53-419c-b1e5-8758d6d63f21%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22fd273861-89b8-4e77-998c-29c6cb6c4039%22%7d
Project Department:
SOET
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Project Sponsor Website:
purdueseedlab.com
Project Sponsor:
soet
Team Contact:
ebranon@purdue.edu