Help LLEAP Design, Build, and Test an Improved Exoskeleton!

The Lower Limb Exoskeleton Assist Project (LLEAP) is a student-driven initiative aimed at developing a powered exoskeleton to restore upright mobility for individuals with paraplegia. LLEAP’s exoskeleton is a hard, active, bipedal exoskeleton that supports and powers motion at the hip, knee, and ankle joints. Designed to enable both sit-to-stand transitions and upright walking, the system incorporates a rigid structural frame, powered joints, and soft interface components that provide comfort and stability for the user.

Development is divided among specialized teams that focus on systems integration, mechanical components, and control systems. These teams collaborate to design, manufacture, and control the exoskeleton. The project serves as a platform for students to immerse themselves in the medical technology field, applying their classroom knowledge to a real-world assistive technology challenge. Through this project, students gain experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced prototyping, and human-centered design, contributing meaningfully to the future of exoskeletal innovation.

LLEAP started in 2018, and the team is now completing its second major exoskeleton prototype. Your donation allows LLEAP to finalize manufacturing for the current exoskeleton prototype, test integrated controls, and begin the design and prototyping for an improved exoskeleton design. The improved exoskeleton will incorporate lessons learned from previous versions and further refine system performance, user safety, and adaptability.

Thank you for your support of LLEAP!