Sponsor

Florida Power and Light

Project Description

The main focus of this project aims to develop a lower-body exoskeleton that will aid linemen in climbing utility poles and reduce physical strain. Climbing utility poles is a difficult job placing a lot of stress on the human body in not-so-ideal conditions. This exoskeleton equipped with motors and sensors will help the linemen ascend and descend reducing the overall pressure this job requires. The methodology combines mechanical with electrical and performs various forms of testing of the components to find the maximum outputs. The results of this project can be significant, as it could potentially provide a promising solution for enhancing the safety and productivity of linemen in the utility industry. It can also lead to further developments in wearable exoskeleton technology for other physically demanding tasks.