Method for Determining Customized Anchoring Points for Wearable Clothing Robots

Anchoring Point Determination Technology for Personalized Assistive Force

This technology relates to a method for determining customized anchoring points for wearable robotic clothing, calculating force transmission points based on the wearer's physical condition and muscle strength.

Even with the same wearable robot, the optimal force transmission point varies depending on the wearer's body type and muscle strength; improper anchoring can lead to reduced assistive effectiveness and potential safety issues.

By proceeding through initial setup, assistive force determination, and activity determination stages, this technology calculates personalized anchoring points and assistive forces, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and safety of wearable robots.

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Key Features:

• Initial setup stage for establishing anchoring points on a pair of wearable components worn at intervals on two parts of a human body model
• Configuration that transmits force applied from an actuator to each part of the human body model through a power transmission unit such as a cable
• Assistive force determination stage that adjusts the actuator's force until the assistive force reaches the target level using a musculoskeletal simulation program
• Configuration that determines the customized anchoring point by comparing results based on the established anchoring points

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This invention was developed with support from the Ministry of Science and ICT for the development of a new wire-fabric mechanism-based ankle orthosis to improve stability and energy efficiency during walking, and from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for the development of a human-augmentation hybrid robot suit capable of a safe 100m sprint in 7 seconds and comfortable 12-hour wear.