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Exoskeleton

eLegs

The exoskeleton is a external skeleton that upports and protects the body. In nature we find diferents types of exoskeleton that are known as "shells", some examples are insects and crustaceans. The humans use that animal as idea to create the humans exoskeletons to help people with disabilities, the idea born as a military use, they think to use the exoskeleton to increase the soldiers capabilities, but people found a better use in medicine.

eLegs is a type of exoskeleton that support the legs of a pacient with disability, and help the paciento to walk. The suit consists of a backpack with a controller connected to a robotic legs . It is powered by four engines, two for the hip and one for each knee. The ankle joint is controlled by springs that keep the foot angled to walk . While the sensors in the legs send information to the control unit to determine how they should be bent joints. The team has lithium - cobalt batteries allow the suit to be operated with full autonomy .