Exoskeletons for human force augmentation

This paper reviews the current status of devices for use as exoskeletons for assisting or constraining human movements. Applications include teleoperation and force augmentation to allow people to operate more easily or more efficiently in a variety of situations, including military and emergency service applications.

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