In order to attach the exoskeleton to the user's body, we developed a simple cuff and strap system. The cuffs are cut from a PVC pipe with half of it removed to allow the placement of the user's arm. Orange velcro straps, seen in Figure 1, were placed through slots in the cuff to allow the tightening and closing of the cuff on the user's arm.
Figure 1. Cuff and Fixed Hip interface on initial prototype. |