Modern military drills and conventional training,performed under all-weather conditions,impose exacting challenges on soldiers.This has motivated the development of exoskeleton robot systems,leveraging advanced techno...Modern military drills and conventional training,performed under all-weather conditions,impose exacting challenges on soldiers.This has motivated the development of exoskeleton robot systems,leveraging advanced technology and material innovation.These systems have demonstrated their effectiveness at assisting movement,enhancing protection,promoting rehabilitation,and providing comprehensive support to soldiers.This groundbreaking technology not only reduces a soldier's physical exertion significantly but also effectively diminishes the risk of injury during training,infusing new vitality into the enhancement of military capabilities.Different types of exoskeleton robots differ in their focus.Lower-limb exoskeleton robots are designed to increase the soldier's endurance.Upper-limb exoskeleton robots enhance strength.This paper provides a detailed explanation of the key technologies of various types of exoskeleton robots,covering theirmechanical design,electromechan-ical transmission structures,sensors,and actuation methods.It also explores the diverse application scenarios of exoskeleton robots in the military field,systematically introducing their development trajectory,milestone achievements,and the cutting-edge technologies currently employed,as well as the challenges faced.The conclusion offers a prospective discussion of future development pathways,anticipating the broad prospects for exoskeleton robots in the military domain.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(52405016)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20230660)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,China(A2023202049)the S&T Program of Hebei(24464401D).
文摘Modern military drills and conventional training,performed under all-weather conditions,impose exacting challenges on soldiers.This has motivated the development of exoskeleton robot systems,leveraging advanced technology and material innovation.These systems have demonstrated their effectiveness at assisting movement,enhancing protection,promoting rehabilitation,and providing comprehensive support to soldiers.This groundbreaking technology not only reduces a soldier's physical exertion significantly but also effectively diminishes the risk of injury during training,infusing new vitality into the enhancement of military capabilities.Different types of exoskeleton robots differ in their focus.Lower-limb exoskeleton robots are designed to increase the soldier's endurance.Upper-limb exoskeleton robots enhance strength.This paper provides a detailed explanation of the key technologies of various types of exoskeleton robots,covering theirmechanical design,electromechan-ical transmission structures,sensors,and actuation methods.It also explores the diverse application scenarios of exoskeleton robots in the military field,systematically introducing their development trajectory,milestone achievements,and the cutting-edge technologies currently employed,as well as the challenges faced.The conclusion offers a prospective discussion of future development pathways,anticipating the broad prospects for exoskeleton robots in the military domain.
