Abstract: The invention relates to exoskeletons and artificial muscles for soft exoskeletons. The muscle comprises a first and second tendon, each comprising an attachment means for attachment of said muscle to a muscle connector of the exoskeleton, and a muscle core made of a deformable material extending between said first and second tendon, the muscle core preferably comprising an outer sleeve; wherein each of the first and second tendon is adapted for receiving a respective end of said muscle core; wherein the first tendon preferably comprises an actuation interface for connection of said muscle core to an actuator for generating an actuation; wherein the muscle core is adapted to undergo a change in length when being actuated, thereby causing the first and second tendon to move towards each other when said actuation received via the actuation interface is on or increased, and to move away from each other when said actuation is off or reduced.

Abstract: Described herein are artificial muscles for soft exoskeletons. Each muscle comprises first and second tendons with attachment means for connecting to the exoskeleton's muscle connectors. A deformable muscle core, preferably enclosed in an outer sleeve, extends between the tendons. Each tendon receives a respective end of the muscle core, with the first tendon featuring an actuation interface for connecting to an actuator. When actuated, the muscle core changes length, causing the tendons to move toward each other as actuation increases and away from each other as actuation decreases. This mechanism enables the artificial muscle to replicate natural muscle contraction and extension, providing force and movement assistance to soft exoskeleton wearers through a flexible, adaptable design.