Design and Fabrication of Mark Xx Exoskeleton

Abstract

An Exoskeleton is an external skeleton that supports and protects an animal's body. Some insects/crustaceans such as grasshoppers, cockroaches, crabs, lobsters, snails, and tortoises have an endoskeleton (internal skeleton) as well as an exoskeleton (external skeleton). Exoskeletons contain rigid and resistant components that fulfil a set of functional roles including protection, support, and musculature. Most use of Exoskeletons are mechanical structures that humans can wear to increase their strength and endurance. The purpose of this paper is to explain how exoskeletons can be used to improve performance across five phases of manufacturing. During this process, they get affected by muscle cramps or permanent dislocation of elbow or shoulder joints. To overcome this problem, exoskeletons are devised that help workers in lifting as well as holding weights. As a part of this project dissertation, an exoskeleton has been modelled, fabricated and tested using pneumatic actuation Exoskeleton to lift a weight of 60kgs is modelled and fabricated using mild steel. Pneumatic actuations are fitted within exoskeleton for lifting weights. Finally, it is tested on 60kgs and found it working