Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes a spool that is configured to receive a cable, a disk with elasticity, a mechanism configured for locking and unlocking the movement of the disk, and at least one sensor. The at least one sensor being configured to measure the movement of at least one of the disk and the spool in the unlocked mode and to measure the movement of the spool relative to the disk when in a locked mode.

Abstract: The invention relates to method and system for monitoring musculoskeletal loading of a user during remote or longitudinal activity. The method includes collecting, by a primary sensor device operably attached to the user, primary sensor data indicative of biomechanical loading of a musculoskeletal tissue; collecting, by a secondary sensor device operably attached to the user, secondary sensor data indicative of physical activity of the user; synchronizing the primary sensor data with the secondary sensor data over a training interval; training, using the synchronized primary and secondary sensor data, a calibration model specific to the user to estimate a musculoskeletal loading metric from the secondary sensor data; and estimating, by applying the calibration model, the musculoskeletal loading metric during a period in which only the secondary sensor data is available.

Abstract: An interface for a wearable assistance device that comprises a sleeve that comprises a main body configured to at least partly surround a user's body segment and is adjustable for comfort and fit. The interface has an elastic portion. A stop is positioned adjacent to the elastic portion such that the stop bridges the elastic portion. The stop is configured to restrict an amount of stretch that the elastic portion affords the sleeve beyond a set length. An engagement feature configured to connect the interface to a component of the wearable assistance device.

Abstract: A harness for a wearable assistance device that has an inner support configured to be attached to a first side of a body interface and a movable outer support slidably coupled to the inner support and configured to connect to a wearable assistance device. A strap attachment is connected to the movable outer support and is configured to be attached to a second side of the body interface that is opposite the first side of the body interface. The movable outer support moves axially relative to the inner support from an unloaded position to a loaded position upon application of a load from the wearable assistance device.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes a spool that is configured to receive a cable, a disk with elasticity, a mechanism configured for locking and unlocking the movement of the disk, and at least one sensor. The at least one sensor being configured to measure the movement of at least one of the disk and the spool in the unlocked mode and to measure the movement of the spool relative to the disk when in a locked mode.