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Exoskeletons

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Exoskeletons for the human body

TÜV AUSTRIA supports you in the development & integration of exoskeletons Exoskeletons for the human body

Exoskeletons are frameworks that rest against the body, consisting of mechanical and/or mechatronic components. Through force redirection or active force support, the user can be assisted in physically strenuous or physically monotonous activities. This leads to a reduction of negative health strains, as well as a reduction of cycle time. TÜV AUSTRIA supports manufacturers in the legally compliant and standard-compliant development and operators in the safe integration of exoskeletons in their production environment.

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Types of exoskeletons

The distinction between passive and active exoskeletons refers to the type of drive, with passive exoskeletons usually being light and flexible like a backpack. Active exoskeletons, on the other hand, are strapped on like a suit and are usually more complex in design due to the drives in the individual joints.

Manufacturers

Our solutions for exoskeleton manufacturers

Active exoskeletons

  • Risk assessment according to EN ISO 12100
  • CE Declaration of Conformity according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
  • CE Declaration of Conformity according to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
  • Ensuring the availability, integrity and confidentiality of data
    • IEC 62443-4-1 and 4-2
  • Safety requirements for robots and robotic devices according to EN ISO 13482
    • Inherently safe design
    • Technical protective devices and supplementary protective measures
    • User information

Passive exoskeletons

  • Risk assessment according to EN ISO 12100
  • Safety requirements for robots and robotic devices according to EN ISO 13482
    • Inherently safe design
    • Technical protective devices and supplementary protective measures
    • User information

Operators

Our solutions for exoskeleton operators

Active exoskeletons

  • Workplace evaluation for the verification of
    • Impairments in hazardous situations
    • Design or ergonomics
    • Compatibility with protective equipment
  • Protection of OT systems according to IEC 62443 - Security for industrial automation and control systems
  • Consideration of specific properties for the corresponding application area
    • Degrees of freedom
    • Electromagnetic fields
    • Dead weight
    • Resistance to working substances
    • Operating time
    • Hygiene

Passive exoskeletons

  • Workplace evaluation for the verification of
    • Impairments in hazardous situations
    • Design or ergonomics
    • Compatibility with protective equipment
  • Consideration of specific properties for the corresponding application area
    • Degrees of freedom
    • Dead weight
    • Resistance to working substances
    • Hygiene

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