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Powered exoskeleton
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Exoskeleton (human).
By function (actuation)
Exoskeletons that generate assistive forces using an electric motor or other powered actuators (e.g., hydraulic actuators, pneumatic actuators, engines) are generally referred to as powered exoskeletons, also called active exoskeletons or motorized exoskeletons. Exoskeletons that generate assistive force using a spring, elastic material, damper, or other unpowered mechanism are generally referred to as passive exoskeletons, also called elastic exoskeletons or unpowered exoskeletons.