COMPUTER DESIGN, KINEMATIC ANALYSIS AND 3D PRINTING OF AN EXOSKELETON MECHANICAL SYSTEM

Authors

  • Valentin CORZANU SiMART 3D Company
  • Andrei CORZANU SiMART 3D Company
  • Ionut GEONEA University of Craiova
  • Simona-Mariana CRETU University of Craiova

Keywords:

exoskeleton robot, mechanism design, 3D printing, kinematic analysis, 3D modeling

Abstract

This paper presents an exoskeleton mechanism designed to assist the locomotion of individuals with disabilities. The model is a walking biped mechanism developed within our research team, consisting of two identical kinematic chains driven by a single motor. The mechanism is modeled using SolidWorks for kinematic analysis and 3D printing purposes. Kinematic analysis is performed using Altair Inspire program to validate the functionality of the geometric model. Finally, 3D printing is performed to obtain a prototype of the robotic system, thus benefiting from the advantages of 3D printing technology, especially obtaining the component parts at a lower cost price compared to classical processing technology.

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Published

2024-06-30

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): Issue 1

Section

Engineering Computer Graphics

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