FORCE / ASSISTANCE

Strength exoskeleton

Research load redistribution, support mechanisms and load control for physical applications.

Exploratory research

Core question

How can joint loads be reduced without transferring risk to other parts of the body?

Ambition

Create a safe, adjustable and demonstrably useful mechanical assistance system for defined tasks.

What is needed

Occupational biomechanics, actuators, sensors, lightweight structures, fatigue tests and ergonomic validation.

Next required evidence

Measure joint torques, load transfer, mobility and failure modes with instrumentation.

Non-negotiable constraints

Falls, pinch points, actuator failures, unexpected motions and joint overload.

Conceptual visualisation. Does not represent existing facilities or prototypes.

OPEN INDUSTRY RESEARCH CHALLENGE · Strength · industrial ergonomics · mechanics

Assist physical work without transferring risk.

The strength programme investigates load redistribution and occupational effort assistance, not rehabilitation.

A different programme: Assistive mobility exoskeletonThis programme has its own goals and validation.Assistive mobility exoskeleton ↗

01 / First verifiable outcome

Measure joint torque, load transfer, mobility, fatigue and failure modes in a defined task.

02 / Skills and materials needed

Lightweight structures, actuators, instruments and occupational ergonomics experts.

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AN INVITATION TO INDUSTRY AND SCIENCE

Breakthroughs need people who know how to build.

We seek collaboration with manufacturers, laboratories, universities and engineering specialists. We need raw materials, loose components, instrumentation, expertise and access to testing — always under clear, lawful, mutually agreed terms.

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