Nishant Pandit, Advik Gupte, Kirtan Vandra, Vinay Mistry
UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVKM’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle, Mumbai – 400056
Hari Vasudevan
Principal, SVKM’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle, Mumbai – 400 056
Dharam Ranka
Asst. Professor, SVKM’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle, Mumbai – 400 056.
Vinayak H. Khatawate
Associate Professor, SVKM’s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle, Mumbai – 400056.
Abstract
Passive upper arm exoskeletons have gained recognition as a state-of-the-art technological advancement, providing a non-powered solution employing springs or elastic components to facilitate arm movements. Their pivotal role in assisting individuals with arm lifting contributes significantly to the recuperation of strength and mobility. Known for their lightweight design and simplicity, these devices efficiently assist muscles without external power sources. Taking cues from the established models, such as the Hilti exoskeleton, in this study the design is refined to simplify internal components and assembly, thus optimizing production. Incorporating insights from existing literature, the development process entails designing a detailed computer-aided design (CAD) assembly model using solid modelling software. The physical model of the exoskeleton was also developed to mitigate the physical strain and reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Keywords- Exoskeleton, computer aided design, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, muscle fatigue.