Human Augmentation aims to augment the capability of an individual warfighter through the use of an exoskeleton or suit that enhances the performance of the warfighter by increasing speed, range stamina,  and strength. By utilizing inertial measurement units (IMU), electromyography (EMG) sensors, and optical motion capture systems, we are able to record limb motion and muscle activation data of routine tasks such as walking, jogging, and lifting that can be used in the development of a system to drive a motion enhancing exoskeleton. 

Circular workflow diagram showing how Delsys EMG sensors, machine learning, a Dephy ExoBoot, and human augmentation interact. At the bottom left, a photo shows a forearm wearing a Delsys EMG muscle sensor. At the top center, an icon of a human head with circuitry represents machine learning. On the right, a grayscale illustration shows the Dephy ExoBoot mounted on a boot. At the bottom, a photo shows soldiers hiking to represent human augmentation. Curved arrows connect these four elements in a continuous loop.