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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2014
Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL (US);
Paul M. Bosscher, West Melbourne, FL (US);
Matthew D. Summer, Melbourne, FL (US);
Loran J. Wilkinson, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL (US);
Abstract
Method for controlling an exoskeleton () involves detecting an occurrence of an uncontrolled acceleration of at least a portion of the exoskeleton, as might occur during a fall. In response, the exoskeleton is caused to automatically transition at least one motion actuator () from a first operational state to a second operational state. In the first operational state, the one or more motion actuators are configured to provide a motive force for controlled movement of the exoskeleton. In the second operational state, the one or more motion actuators are configured to function as energy dampers which dissipate a shock load exerted upon the exoskeleton.