Synthesis of Slender Spatial Compliant Mechanisms with application to passive exoskeletons

A. Amoozandeh

Research output: ThesisDissertation (TU Delft)

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Abstract

Industrial passive exoskeletons have been developed for years as a tool to reduce the physical workload of their users. They accomplish this by compensating for the user’s body weight and decreasing fatigue caused by repetitive loads. Despite their advantages, current exoskeletons have drawbacks that make them less convenient for users and thus less common as a supporting tool. Among the other issues, the most important are impeded and reduced movement, posture strain, and increased discomfort. This thesis proposes designs for spatial compliant mechanisms to address these issues in exoskeletons.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Delft University of Technology
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Herder, J.L., Supervisor
  • van Ostayen, R.A.J., Supervisor
Award date21 Sept 2023
Print ISBNs978-94-6366-741-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Funding

NWO P16-05 Shell Skeletons

Keywords

  • Spatial Compliant Mechanisms
  • Spatially Curved Beams
  • Passive Exoskeletons
  • Zero Torsional Stiffness
  • Compliant Transmission
  • Anisotropic Variable Stiffness

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