USER CONTROLLED POWER DISCONNECT MECHANISM FOR HUMAN EXOSKELETON

摘要

A human exoskeleton is provided and includes a power source. The human exoskeleton also includes a controller configured to activate power between the exoskeleton and the power source. The human exoskeleton further includes a power disconnect mechanism electronically connected to the controller and configured to disconnect power between the exoskeleton and the battery when activated, the power disconnect mechanism physically in contact with a wearer of the human exoskeleton. Furthermore, a power disconnect mechanism for a human exoskeleton is provided. The mechanism comprises an interface secured to a hand of a wearer of the human exoskeleton and a controller in operative communication with the interface and configured to activate power between the human exoskeleton and a power source, the interface disconnecting power between the human exoskeleton and the power source when activated. The mechanism may comprise a buttion, a conductive pad or a pressure sensitive pad.