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Wearable Technology

The Waist-Assist Exoskeleton

Entrant: Hangzhou Zhiyuan Research Institute Co., Ltd

2024 · Season 2

Silver

CategoryWearable Technology
Class / SubcategoryExoskeletons
Full Body Exoskeletons
Country / RegionChina

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Project description.

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The Waist-Assist Exoskeleton is a high-tech auxiliary device developed for the industrial handling sector. It aims to address issues of waist fatigue and muscle strain commonly encountered by workers during traditional handling tasks, alleviating physical burdens when lifting heavy objects and enhancing productivity.

The device features an integrated design approach, reducing overall weight to just 5.5 kg. Its reinforced structure supports loads up to 30 kg. Equipped with a high-capacity battery, it offers up to 4 hours of operation, significantly boosting work efficiency. Additionally, the exoskeleton incorporates an intelligent sensing system that automatically detects the user's motion state and can autonomously switch between handling assistance mode and walking assistance mode, ensuring optimal support in various conditions.

Looking ahead, the Zhiyuan Research Institute's R&D and design team will continue to focus on optimizing product performance and exploring further intelligent capabilities, with the aim of becoming a leader in the field of human assistive devices.

Project credits.

He Long

Liu Binglong

Ren Jingwei

He Xiaoren

Mao Xiwang

Gu Qilin

Zhao Yujie

Li Kuiju

Wei Bohan

Wang Qingqiang

Zhang Tianjun

Dong Chenyuan

Yao Jun

Zhang Liang

Xuan Jiahui

Xu Zixin

Yang Weiwei

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