MATE-XB

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MATE-XB is a non-powered exoskeleton for relieving the muscular effort at the lumbar district for workers who need to move weights. It supports the user while working in different positions, e.g., when bending with the legs (squatting), bending forwards, or repetitive lifting of loads. The device is designed to reduce back strain during these activities and improve the quality of the user’s work experience

TORQUE GENERATING BOX (TGB)
Core mechanism that stores and transforms potential mechanical energy in order to create an adjustable assistive torque.
• Assistance is proportional to the torque generated by the upper part of the body
• Gentle assistance up to 25 kg
• Possibility of tuning the amount of support over 5 levels
• No hindrance while walking

GARMENT INTERFACE
All parts in direct contact with the user’s body.
• Breathable and bio-compatible materials
• Wide contact area to distribute reaction forces without causing high-force points

MECHANICAL KINEMATIC CHAIN
Structure that facilitates the free movement of the user.
• The device allows the user to move the trunk freely
• The passive kinematic chain is designed to be compact around the human body
• The passive kinematic chain is designed to deal with the human-exoskeleton kinematic compatibility

MATE-XB GIVES YOU THE EXACT LEVEL OF SUPPORT WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT
The assistance provided by the MATE-XB exoskeleton mimics the effect of the trunk flexion on the lower back

MATE-XB MOVES IN ARMONY WITH YOUR BODY
Thanks to a chain of passive degrees of freedom, the exoskeleton allows the whole user’s freedom of movement.

MATE-XB FIT YOUR BODY GIVING YOU THE FREEDOM TO MOVE

• Breathable fabrics
• Ergonomically designed and adjustable vest
• Intuitive labels for regulations and adjustments
• High-tech, lightweight carbon-fiber structure
• Adjustable belt positioning
• Intuitive on/off mechanism for easy activation
• Removable soft goods

MATE-XB WORKS WHEN, WHERE AND HOW YOU DO.

EXTREMELY ERGONOMIC, EVERYWHERE

• FULL MOBILITY OF THE ENTIRE BODY
• EASY ENABLE/ DISABLE SWITCH
• EASY SELECTABLE ASSISTANCE
• FAST DONNING AND DOFFING
• LIGHTWEIGHT AND ROBUST STRUCTURE
• HIGH PERSONALIZATION/FITTING
• COMPACT DESIGN INTUITIVE AND
• EASY-TO-USE ADJUSTMENTS