Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for active lower limb exoskeletons

Johannes Schick, Markus Glaser, Ralph Kennel

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Abstract

Active exoskeletons are wearable robotic systems used to increase human movement capabilities. Many applications, as rehabilitation and elder care, include close interaction between the active exoskeleton and humans with movement impairments. Still, studies of the overall safety and risk factors of exoskeletons are few.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, RAMS 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728136899
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2020 Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, RAMS 2020 - Palm Springs, United States
Duration: 27 Jan 202030 Jan 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings - Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium
Volume2020-January
ISSN (Print)0149-144X

Conference

Conference2020 Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, RAMS 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPalm Springs
Period27/01/2030/01/20

Keywords

  • Fault-Tolerance
  • Lower Limb Exoskeleton
  • Reliability
  • Risk-Analysis
  • Safety

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