HANK

HANK

HANK by GOGOA is the premiere lower body rehabilitation exoskeleton designed in the European Union. This exoskeleton features a hip-knee-ankle actuation scheme. It is designed primarily for gait rehabilitation but there is also a version for personal use called Robotic Neuro-Rehabilitation and Robotic Neuro-Mobility respectively.

In 2016 there were around 20 HANK exoskeletons in service.

Description

HANK is a lower limb gait training exoskeleton with actuation to the hip, knee, and ankle in the same plane of movement. Designed for:

Adults 1.5 meters to 1.95 meters in height
Maximum body weight of 100kg
To be used for stroke and neurological conditions patients
Paralysis due to spinal cord injury

Specifications:

Made using lightweight aluminum 7075
Mechanically limited range of motion for safety

Reportedly, the HANK is undergoing a new revision that will feature a lightweight but visually appealing external casing. The HANK is a unique exoskeleton that uses design input from the West and East. It shares commonality with American and Japanese rehabilitation exoskeletons.

GOGOA Mobility Robots, Polígono Industrial Mugitegi vial C17-18, 20700 Urretxu (Gipuzkoa), Spain, website

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