Hardware

 What’s in This Section?

This section focuses on the hardware of OpenExo. Currently, there are two hardware configurations that we have documented:

Hip Configuration:

• Bill of Materials

• Solidworks Parts & Assembly

• Build Guide

• Additional Files

• Mounting hole pattern for the thermoformed interfaces of the hip belt

• CubeMars R-Link Executable [Note: Need R-Link hardware as well]

Bowden Cable Assembly:

• Parts & Bill of Materials for:

• AK60v1.1 Motors

• AK70 Motors

• AK80 Motors 

• Build Guide

Where Should I Start?

We recommend starting by downloading and viewing the SolidWorks assembly of the hip-only configuration and reviewing the build guide.

What’s the Bowden Cable Assembly?

The bowden cable assembly allows transmission of torque from motors mounted at the waist to end-effectors placed at the joint (e.g., the ankle or elbow). This allows researchers to focus on developing innovative end-effectors without spending time on developing the baseline transmission approach. Currently, end-effector designs outlined in the primary manuscript are not documented; however, we encourage you to stay tuned for future updates that will address this!