Project MARCH is a long-term student team from TU Delft. For a year the participating students put their studies on hold to devote themselves full-time to further improving the exoskeleton. The exoskeleton developed by the team will consist of various joints that need to move smoothly and precisely. To achieve this, Althen Sensors & Controls will provide custom torque sensors, linear load cells and provide further technical support for the joints of the exoskeleton.
Self balancing exoskeleton
With the exoskeleton, a motorised type of harness best described as a robot suit, the pilot is able to stand and walk. Thanks to the innovations by the students of Project MARCH 7, it could now even be brain-controlled. Last year the exoskeleton was fitted with depth cameras that allow it to adjust the height of its steps according to the surface. The goal for this year is that the pilot will be able to walk without the crutches that are still needed now. Everything is directed towards the first self balancing exoskeleton. Project MARCH focuses on an exoskeleton that allows the pilot to walk outdoors, and thus should be also be able to deal with kerbs and other uneven surfaces.
