The design / McMaster Exoskeleton
One suit. Built together.
A wearable frame. Powered joints. Software that connects movement to assistance. Our engineering comes together around the person wearing the suit.
Inside the suit
Explore what makes it move.
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Each one shows what it does and which subteams work on it.
The control loopMovement becomes data, commands become torque, and the next movement is measured again.
01 / Design priorities
Every decision meets at the pilot.
A wearable robot brings different engineering problems into the same space. Fit, movement, power and control all have to be considered together.
01
Fit & movement
- Joint alignment and range of motion
- Pilot comfort and attachment
- Materials, fabrication and assembly
02
Sensing & response
- Measuring the wearer’s movement
- Developing predictive models
- Connecting control software to actuation
03
System integration
- Packaging boards and batteries
- Routing power and signal wiring
- Testing hardware and software together
04
Pilot safety
- Mechanical travel limits
- Electrical protection and emergency stop
- Software command limits and testing
02 / The teams / 2026–27
Three divisions. Six ways to contribute.
Explore the current subteams, their responsibilities and the tools they work with. From the waist module to predictive models, there are different ways to help build the next suit.
Meet the builders / 2026–27
Protection spans mechanical, electrical and software design.Health & safety
Build what comes next
Find the work that interests you.
Read the subteam responsibilities and application requirements.