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| exoframe [2011/06/30 08:52] – Major edit: differentiated between exoskeleton types: exoframe vs. exosuit, minor tweaks all around. hagalaz | exoframe [2011/09/10 21:07] (current) – [Akechi Motors 'Hoplite' Exosuit] hagalaz |
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| * A power source - required for independent movement. Small exoframes will generally use power cells. For the vast majority of anthropomorphic exosuits, there are actually two prime movers, located in the lower limbs to help lower the exosuit's center of gravity. As a general rule, a prime mover will usually be an array of power cells, a powerplant that consumes fuel to provide power, or a hybrid setup that, like modern hybrid automobiles, does both. | * A power source - required for independent movement. Small exoframes will generally use power cells. For the vast majority of anthropomorphic exosuits, there are actually two prime movers, located in the lower limbs to help lower the exosuit's center of gravity. As a general rule, a prime mover will usually be an array of power cells, a powerplant that consumes fuel to provide power, or a hybrid setup that, like modern hybrid automobiles, does both. |
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| * Fuel storage - for powerplant-driven exosuits, this is some sort of liquid fuel, stored in 'explosive-resistant' fuel cells. Fuel cells are also generally stored in the lower limbs for anthropomorphic exosuits. | * Fuel storage - for powerplant-driven exosuits, this is some sort of liquid fuel, stored in 'explosion-resistant' fuel cells. Fuel cells are also generally stored in the lower limbs for anthropomorphic exosuits. |
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| * Actuators - for anthropomorphic exoskeletons, these actually make the limbs move, and depending on the specific model, are usually either hydraulic or electric motors. Although some work has been done in the field of constructing artificial muscle materials, it is still an experimental technology and has not been successfully fielded to date. | * Actuators - for anthropomorphic exoskeletons, these actually make the limbs move, and depending on the specific model, are usually either hydraulic or electric motors, or artificial myomer. Some exoskeletons will combine actuator system types for sake of redundancy. |
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| ====== Exoskeleton, Exoframe, or Exosuit? ====== | ====== Exoskeleton, Exoframe, or Exosuit? ====== |
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| ===== Akechi Motors 'Hoplite' Exosuit ===== | ===== Akechi Motors 'Hoplite' Exosuit ===== |
| The Hoplite is a law-enforcement/military-grade exosuit unit designed to provide mobility and enhanced firepower while providing protection against small-arms and light anti-material weapons fire, and is designed primarily for outdoor operations in an urban environment where heavier armored vehicles may not be appropriate. It is powered by a hybrid power cell/microturbine powerplant, carried in its legs, and capable of up to eight hours of operation, depending on activity performed. This exosuit has the standard configuration of paired master/slave upper limbs. | The Hoplite is a law-enforcement/military-grade exosuit unit designed to provide mobility and enhanced firepower while providing protection against small-arms and light anti-material weapons fire, and is designed primarily for outdoor operations in an urban environment where heavier armored vehicles may not be appropriate. It is powered by a hybrid power cell/microturbine powerplant, carried in its legs, and capable of up to eight hours of operation, depending on activity performed. This exosuit has the standard configuration of paired master/slave upper limbs, and is EMP-hardened. |
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| The operator controls the exosuit from inside a cockpit that can be sealed and pressurized against an external CBR environment, and in addition to the usual panoramic display, the operator also has access to a redundant helmet-mounted display. Sensors include standard visual, IR, millimeter-wave radar, audio, and a suite of CBR detection systems. The operator's body is situated in a cockpit in the front lower part of the exosuit's torso, similar to other exosuit designs. | The operator controls the exosuit from inside a cockpit that can be sealed and pressurized against an external CBR environment, and in addition to the usual panoramic display, the operator also has access to a redundant helmet-mounted display. Sensors include standard visual, IR, millimeter-wave radar, audio, and a suite of CBR detection systems. The operator's body is situated in a cockpit in the front lower part of the exosuit's torso, similar to other exosuit designs. |
