Work Item
ASTM WK89778
New Guide for Maintenance of Exoskeletons
1. Scope
Scope: Provides guidance for the maintenance of exoskeletons, focusing on informing both users and designers about essential maintenance practices. The scope of this standard includes but is not limited to: Guidelines for routine maintenance procedures to ensure the safety, functionality, and longevity of exoskeletons. Recommendations for inspection protocols to identify potential issues, damage, or wear in exoskeleton components. Recommendations for storage and handling. Responsive maintenance and preventive Maintenance. Instructions for cleaning, lubrication, and sanitation practices to maintain optimal performance and hygiene standards. Procedures for the replacement of worn, damaged, or malfunctioning components with approved parts to maintain system integrity. Guidance on software updates and calibration techniques to address software bugs, vulnerabilities, and ensure accurate sensor readings. Documentation requirements for maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, replacements, and tests. Training recommendations for users and maintenance personnel on proper operation and maintenance practices of exoskeletons. This standard does not address design specifications for exoskeletons but focuses solely on maintenance guidelines to support safe and effective use .
Keywords
Maintenance, Inspection, Cleaning, Lubrication, Component Replacement, Calibration, Documentation
Rationale
The scope of this ASTM standard is to provide comprehensive guidance for the maintenance of exoskeletons, with a primary focus on informing both users and designers about essential maintenance practices. This includes guidelines for routine maintenance procedures aimed at ensuring the safety, functionality, and longevity of exoskeletons, as well as recommendations for inspection protocols to identify potential issues, damage, or wear in components. Documentation requirements for maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, replacements, and tests, and training recommendations for users and maintenance personnel on proper operation and maintenance practices of exoskeletons. Importantly, this standard explicitly excludes design specifications and solely focuses on maintenance guidelines to support safe and effective use of exoskeletons across various applications.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 02-23-2024
Technical Contact: Matthew Dickinson
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