U.S. Bionics, Inc. SBIR Phase II Award, April 2021

The objective of this proposal is to develop a modular exoskeleton to support Air Force workers while manipulating tools up to 40 lbs. in cramped spaces. The modules may be configured to provide optimized assistance across selected body regions for a variety of common workplace postures. The support characteristics of each module may be tuned to the task requirements and worker preferences. US Bionics is currently developing products with are the fundamental building blocks to achieve the objectives of this proposal. We believe that modifying the existing technology and incorporating new concepts in to our framework will produce an agile and effective solution to help workers in Air Force specific applications.