Exoskeleton
noun
A hard outer covering that supports and protects the bodies of some types of animals.
Insects like ants and beetles have an exoskeleton.
Often appears as...
- insect exoskeleton
- crustacean exoskeleton
noun
A wearable device that provides support to the wearer, particularly in industrial or medical contexts.
The worker used an exoskeleton to help lift heavy objects without straining his back.
Often appears as...
- industrial exoskeleton
- powered exoskeleton
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A hard outer covering that supports and protects the bodies of some types of animals.
Insects like ants and beetles have an exoskeleton.
Often appears as...
- insect exoskeleton
- crustacean exoskeleton
noun
A wearable device that provides support to the wearer, particularly in industrial or medical contexts.
The worker used an exoskeleton to help lift heavy objects without straining his back.
Often appears as...
- industrial exoskeleton
- powered exoskeleton
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Role
Emphasizes that 'exoskeleton' refers to a protective and supportive structure in animals.
Hermit crabs can swap their exoskeletons for different shells as they grow.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility
Clarifies that an exoskeleton is visible, unlike bones which are hidden inside the body.
The grasshopper's exoskeleton can be seen without dissection.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Difference
Differentiates exoskeletons from human-made protections; exoskeletons are natural.
Unlike armor, an exoskeleton is a natural part of the animal's body.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Role
Emphasizes that 'exoskeleton' refers to a protective and supportive structure in animals.
Hermit crabs can swap their exoskeletons for different shells as they grow.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility
Clarifies that an exoskeleton is visible, unlike bones which are hidden inside the body.
The grasshopper's exoskeleton can be seen without dissection.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Difference
Differentiates exoskeletons from human-made protections; exoskeletons are natural.
Unlike armor, an exoskeleton is a natural part of the animal's body.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological Role
Emphasizes that 'exoskeleton' refers to a protective and supportive structure in animals.
Hermit crabs can swap their exoskeletons for different shells as they grow.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility
Clarifies that an exoskeleton is visible, unlike bones which are hidden inside the body.
The grasshopper's exoskeleton can be seen without dissection.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Difference
Differentiates exoskeletons from human-made protections; exoskeletons are natural.
Unlike armor, an exoskeleton is a natural part of the animal's body.
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Video examples
Improving Life with...
participating in their breakthrough series on a show called more than human they asked us to bring Fortis exoskeleton and demonstrate some of the applications Fortis was designed to help the user take heavy weight off their body where they experience muscle fatigue for holding up heavy tools there
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Zombie Parasites PIPE Nat...
It's in its last hour of life. It's just twitching there and the fungus has forced it to bite down on edge of this leaf. And what happens is that first night after that fungus kills the ant it bursts through, the weaker joints of the exoskeleton and spends the next week,
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New bionics let us run,...
offering me a greater maneuverability over the bionic limb. We're also building exoskeletons. This exoskeleton becomes stiff and soft in just the right areas of the running cycle, to protect the biological joints from high impacts and degradation.
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How one design flaw...
forming a strong exoskeleton to support the skyscraper. This external structure also made the building much lighter, meaning there’d be less weight to support overall. This design did leave the building vulnerable to strong winds.
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Meet a Beautiful Beetle...
if you see that shiny exoskeleton these green emerald shiny beetle in the sunlight it's just so amazing that a beetle that lives in poop all of its life is so pretty the dung beetle fauna in Colorado is very poor is impoverished
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How the world’s tallest...
This building took Khan's exoskeleton design one step further, with a central column supported by three protruding wings. Each wing’s weight carries the other two, while the heavy concrete core acts as a support beam,
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Eythor Bender demos...
to introduce this device, this new exoskeleton this year. So this is for real. Now let's turn our heads towards the wheelchair users, something that I'm particularly passionate about.
Video examples
The Secret World of...
if the noot survives the hazards of its early life it must overcome the limitation placed on it by its rigid exoskeleton in order to grow and this is
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Dive with Octopuses and...
of the tough exoskeleton look beside him do you see there's a smaller darker female wool feels I sought to mate for life or at least
Video examples
Making an Exoskeleton PIPE...
work it may look simple but making an exoskeleton that's a help and not a hindrance is a deceptively difficult
Video examples
Improving Life with...
participating in their breakthrough series on a show called more than human they asked us to bring Fortis exoskeleton and demonstrate some of the applications Fortis was designed to help the user take heavy weight off their body where they experience muscle fatigue for holding up heavy tools there
Video examples
Zombie Parasites PIPE Nat...
It's in its last hour of life. It's just twitching there and the fungus has forced it to bite down on edge of this leaf. And what happens is that first night after that fungus kills the ant it bursts through, the weaker joints of the exoskeleton and spends the next week,
Video examples
New bionics let us run,...
offering me a greater maneuverability over the bionic limb. We're also building exoskeletons. This exoskeleton becomes stiff and soft in just the right areas of the running cycle, to protect the biological joints from high impacts and degradation.
Video examples
How one design flaw...
forming a strong exoskeleton to support the skyscraper. This external structure also made the building much lighter, meaning there’d be less weight to support overall. This design did leave the building vulnerable to strong winds.
Video examples
Meet a Beautiful Beetle...
if you see that shiny exoskeleton these green emerald shiny beetle in the sunlight it's just so amazing that a beetle that lives in poop all of its life is so pretty the dung beetle fauna in Colorado is very poor is impoverished
Video examples
How the world’s tallest...
This building took Khan's exoskeleton design one step further, with a central column supported by three protruding wings. Each wing’s weight carries the other two, while the heavy concrete core acts as a support beam,
Video examples
Eythor Bender demos...
to introduce this device, this new exoskeleton this year. So this is for real. Now let's turn our heads towards the wheelchair users, something that I'm particularly passionate about.
Video examples
The Secret World of...
if the noot survives the hazards of its early life it must overcome the limitation placed on it by its rigid exoskeleton in order to grow and this is
Video examples
Dive with Octopuses and...
of the tough exoskeleton look beside him do you see there's a smaller darker female wool feels I sought to mate for life or at least
Video examples
Making an Exoskeleton PIPE...
work it may look simple but making an exoskeleton that's a help and not a hindrance is a deceptively difficult
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Quote examples
Chaka Fattah
American Politician
I've seen with my own eyes what the effects of Israeli neuroscience research is. It was in my congressional district in Philadelphia that ReWalk, the Israeli company that makes the exoskeleton suit that enables paraplegics to walk, carried out their trials.
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Miguel Nicolelis
Brazilian Scientist
It's the first time an exoskeleton has been controlled by brain activity and offered feedback to the patients. Doing a demonstration in a stadium is something very much outside our routine in robotics. It's never been done before.
Quote examples
Chaka Fattah
American Politician
I've seen with my own eyes what the effects of Israeli neuroscience research is. It was in my congressional district in Philadelphia that ReWalk, the Israeli company that makes the exoskeleton suit that enables paraplegics to walk, carried out their trials.
Quote examples
Miguel Nicolelis
Brazilian Scientist
It's the first time an exoskeleton has been controlled by brain activity and offered feedback to the patients. Doing a demonstration in a stadium is something very much outside our routine in robotics. It's never been done before.
Example 1 of 2
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