Solution: Exoskeleton
Solution: Exoskeleton
Exoskeletons for the human body
Exoskeletons for the human body
Exoskeletons: manufacture & operation
TÜV AUSTRIA supports you in the development & integration of exoskeletons. Exoskeletons are scaffolds that are attached to the body and consist of mechanical and/or mechatronic components. The user can be supported during physically strenuous or physically monotonous activities through force redirection or active force support. This reduces negative health impacts and cycle times. TÜV AUSTRIA supports manufacturers in the legally compliant and standard-compliant development and operators in the safe integration of exoskeletons into their production environment.
Types of exoskeletons
The distinction between:
- passive exoskeletons
- active exoskeletons
refers to the type of drive, whereby passive exoskeletons are usually put on lightly and flexibly like a backpack.
Active exoskeletons, on the other hand, are strapped on like a suit and usually have a more complex structure due to the drives in the individual joints.
Our solutions for exoskeleton manufacturers
Active exoskeletons
- Risk assessment according to EN ISO 12100
- CE declaration of conformity in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
- CE declaration of conformity in accordance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
- Ensuring the availability, integrity and confidentiality of data
- IEC 62443-4-1 and 4-2
- Safety requirements for robots and robotic devices in accordance with EN ISO 13482
- Inherently safe design
- Technical protective devices and supplementary protective measures
- User information
Our solutions for exoskeleton operators
Active exoskeletons
- Workplace evaluation for checking
- Impairments in hazardous situations
- Design and ergonomics
- Compatibility with protective equipment
- Protection of OT systems in accordance with IEC 62443 – Security for industrial automation and control systems
- Consideration of specific properties for the corresponding area of application
- Degrees of freedom
- Electromagnetic fields
- Dead weight
- Resistance to working materials
- Operating time
- Hygiene
Passive exoskeletons
- Risk assessment according to EN ISO 12100
- Safety requirements for robots and robotic devices according to EN ISO 13482
- Inherently safe design
- Technical protective devices and supplementary protective measures
- User information
Passive exoskeletons
- Workplace evaluation for the inspection of
- Impairments in hazardous situations
- Design and ergonomics
- Compatibility with protective equipment
- Consideration of specific properties for the corresponding area of application
- Degrees of freedom
- Dead weight
- Resistance to working materials
- Hygiene




